Psalm 71:23
New International Version
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered.

New Living Translation
I will shout for joy and sing your praises, for you have ransomed me.

English Standard Version
My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed.

Berean Standard Bible
When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

King James Bible
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

New King James Version
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, And my soul, which You have redeemed.

New American Standard Bible
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to You; And my soul, which You have redeemed.

NASB 1995
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to You; And my soul, which You have redeemed.

NASB 1977
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to Thee; And my soul, which Thou hast redeemed.

Legacy Standard Bible
My lips will sing for joy when I sing praises to You; And my soul, which You have redeemed.

Amplified Bible
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to You, And my soul, which You have redeemed.

Christian Standard Bible
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you because you have redeemed me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to You because You have redeemed me.

American Standard Version
My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

Contemporary English Version
You have rescued me! I will celebrate and shout, singing praises to you with all my heart.

English Revised Version
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing praises unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My lips will sing with joy when I make music to praise you. My soul, which you have rescued, also will sing joyfully.

Good News Translation
I will shout for joy as I play for you; with my whole being I will sing because you have saved me.

International Standard Version
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you, whose life you have redeemed.

Majority Standard Bible
When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed.

NET Bible
My lips will shout for joy! Yes, I will sing your praises! I will praise you when you rescue me!

New Heart English Bible
My lips shall shout for joy. My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you.

Webster's Bible Translation
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

World English Bible
My lips shall shout for joy! My soul, which you have redeemed, sings praises to you!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My lips cry aloud when I sing praise to You, "" And my soul that You have redeemed,

Young's Literal Translation
My lips cry aloud when I sing praise to Thee, And my soul that Thou hast redeemed,

Smith's Literal Translation
My lips shall rejoice when I shall play on the harp to thee, and my soul which thou redeemedst.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
My lips shall greatly rejoice, when I shall sing to thee; and my soul which thou hast redeemed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My lips will exult, when I sing to you, and also my soul, which you have redeemed.

New American Bible
My lips will shout for joy as I sing your praise; my soul, too, which you have redeemed.

New Revised Standard Version
My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have rescued.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And my lips will glory when I shall sing praise to you, and my soul which you have saved.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing praises unto Thee; And my soul, which Thou hast redeemed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My lips shall rejoice when I sing to thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge
22So I will praise You with the harp for Your faithfulness, O my God; I will sing praise to You with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel. 23When I sing praise to You my lips will shout for joy, along with my soul, which You have redeemed. 24My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.…

Cross References
Isaiah 12:1-6
In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. / Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” / With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, ...

Psalm 35:9
Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD and exult in His salvation.

Psalm 63:5
My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

Psalm 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 98:4-6
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King.

Psalm 104:33-34
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. / May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.

Psalm 108:1-3
A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. / Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. / I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.

Psalm 149:1-3
Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly. / Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. / Let them praise His name with dancing, and make music to Him with tambourine and harp.

Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Habakkuk 3:18
yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!

Luke 1:46-47
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 1:68-75
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ...

Acts 16:25
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Romans 15:9
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

1 Corinthians 14:15
What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.


Treasury of Scripture

My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to you; and my soul, which you have redeemed.

My lips

Psalm 63:5
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:

Psalm 104:33
I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

Luke 1:46,47
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, …

my soul

Psalm 103:4
Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;

Genesis 48:16
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.

2 Samuel 4:9
And David answered Rechab and Baanah his brother, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, and said unto them, As the LORD liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,

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Psalm 71
1. David, in confidence of faith, and experience of God's favor, prays both for himself,
10. and against the enemies of his soul
14. He promises constancy
17. He prays for perseverance
19. He praises God, and promises to do it cheerfully














When I sing praise to You
This phrase emphasizes the act of worship through singing, a common practice in ancient Israel. Singing was a primary form of expressing devotion and gratitude to God, as seen throughout the Psalms. The use of music in worship is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, with King David himself being a skilled musician and composer of many psalms. This act of singing is not just a personal expression but a communal one, often performed in the temple or during festivals.

my lips will shout for joy
The expression of joy through shouting indicates an overwhelming sense of happiness and gratitude. In biblical times, shouting was a way to express strong emotions, whether in battle cries or in worship. This phrase suggests a spontaneous and exuberant response to God's goodness. The joy mentioned here is not merely an emotional response but a deep-seated assurance of God's faithfulness and deliverance, as seen in other scriptures like Nehemiah 8:10, where the joy of the Lord is described as strength.

along with my soul
The soul, in Hebrew thought, encompasses the entire being—mind, will, and emotions. This phrase indicates that the praise is not just a physical act but involves the whole person. It reflects a holistic approach to worship, where the inner self is fully engaged in the act of praising God. This aligns with the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:5, which calls for loving God with all one's heart, soul, and strength.

which You have redeemed
Redemption is a central theme in the Bible, often associated with God's deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt, as well as the spiritual redemption through Jesus Christ. In the Old Testament, redemption involved a kinsman-redeemer who would buy back or restore what was lost. This concept is fulfilled in the New Testament through Christ's sacrificial death and resurrection, offering redemption from sin. The psalmist's acknowledgment of being redeemed points to a personal experience of God's saving power, which is a cause for praise and joy.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Psalmist
The author of Psalm 71, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses trust and praise to God throughout his life.

2. God
The central figure in the Psalm, who is praised for His acts of redemption and faithfulness.

3. Redemption
The act of God saving or delivering the psalmist, which is a central theme in this verse.

4. Praise and Worship
The act of singing and shouting for joy as a response to God's redemption.

5. Joy
The emotional response of the psalmist to God's redemptive work.
Teaching Points
Joyful Response to Redemption
As believers, our natural response to God's redemptive work should be one of joy and praise. Reflect on how you can incorporate more joyful worship into your daily life.

Understanding Redemption
Delve into the concept of redemption, both in the Old Testament context and through the lens of Christ's sacrifice. How does understanding this deepen your faith?

The Power of Praise
Recognize the transformative power of praise in your life. Consider how praising God can shift your focus from problems to His provision and faithfulness.

Expressing Gratitude
Cultivate a heart of gratitude by regularly acknowledging and thanking God for His acts of redemption in your life.

Community Worship
Engage in corporate worship as a way to collectively express joy and gratitude for God's redemption, strengthening the body of Christ.(23) My lips shall . . .--Rather, my lips shall sing while I play to thee, i.e., a hymn should accompany the harp. There is, therefore, no thought of the union of the bodily and spiritual powers in praise of God, though it is natural the verse should have suggested such an interpretation to the Fathers; and indeed the thought of the poet, if we read the whole psalm, with its retrospect of life, is a wish--

"That mind and soul according well,

May make one music as before,

But vaster."

Verse 23. - My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. Not my mouth only, but my heart and spirit, will "rejoice," or "sing out thy praise" (Cheyne), when the time comes, and my "redemption," or deliverance, has been accomplished.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My lips
שְׂ֭פָתַי (p̄ā·ṯay)
Noun - fdc | first person common singular
Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin

will shout for joy
תְּרַנֵּ֣נָּ֣ה (tə·ran·nên·nāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry

when
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I sing praise
אֲזַמְּרָה־ (’ă·zam·mə·rāh-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

to You,
לָּ֑ךְ (lāḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

along with my soul
וְ֝נַפְשִׁ֗י (wə·nap̄·šî)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion

which You have redeemed.
פָּדִֽיתָ׃ (pā·ḏî·ṯā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6299: To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve


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