Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version My tongue will tell of your righteous acts all day long, for those who wanted to harm me have been put to shame and confusion. New Living Translation I will tell about your righteous deeds all day long, for everyone who tried to hurt me has been shamed and humiliated. English Standard Version And my tongue will talk of your righteous help all the day long, for they have been put to shame and disappointed who sought to do me hurt. Berean Standard Bible My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded. King James Bible My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt. New King James Version My tongue also shall talk of Your righteousness all the day long; For they are confounded, For they are brought to shame Who seek my hurt. New American Standard Bible My tongue also will tell of Your righteousness all day long; For they are put to shame, for they are humiliated who seek my harm. NASB 1995 My tongue also will utter Your righteousness all day long; For they are ashamed, for they are humiliated who seek my hurt. NASB 1977 My tongue also will utter Thy righteousness all day long; For they are ashamed, for they are humiliated who seek my hurt. Legacy Standard Bible My tongue also will utter Your righteousness all day long; For they are ashamed, for they are humiliated who seek to do me evil. Amplified Bible My tongue also will speak of Your righteousness all day long; For they are ashamed, for they are humiliated who seek my injury. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, my tongue will proclaim your righteousness all day long, for those who intend to harm me will be disgraced and confounded. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm will be disgraced and confounded. American Standard Version My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; For they are put to shame, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt. Contemporary English Version All day long I will announce your power to save. I will tell how you disgraced and disappointed those who wanted to hurt me. English Revised Version My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are ashamed, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt. GOD'S WORD® Translation My tongue will tell about your righteousness all day long, because those who wanted my downfall have been disgraced and put to shame. Good News Translation I will speak of your righteousness all day long, because those who tried to harm me have been defeated and disgraced. International Standard Version Moreover, my tongue will speak all day about your justice; for those who seek my destruction will be utterly humiliated. Majority Standard Bible My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded. NET Bible All day long my tongue will also tell about your justice, for those who want to harm me will be embarrassed and ashamed. New Heart English Bible My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me. Webster's Bible Translation My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought to shame, that seek my hurt. World English Bible My tongue will also talk about your righteousness all day long, for they are disappointed, and they are confounded, who want to harm me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy tongue also utters Your righteousness all the day, "" Because ashamed—because confounded, "" Have been those seeking my evil! Young's Literal Translation My tongue also all the day uttereth Thy righteousness, Because ashamed -- because confounded, Have been those seeking my evil! Smith's Literal Translation Also my tongue all the day shall celebrate thy justice; for they were confused, for they seeking my evil were ashamed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYea and my tongue shall meditate on thy justice all the day; when they shall be confounded and put to shame that seek evils to me. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Yes, my tongue shall recount your justice day by day. For those who sought my ruin have been shamed and disgraced. New Revised Standard Version All day long my tongue will talk of your righteous help, for those who tried to do me harm have been put to shame, and disgraced. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMy tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; for they are confounded, for they are brought to shame that seek my hurt. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And my tongue will confess your righteousness all day, because those who seek my affliction will be ashamed and they will be disgraced. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917My tongue also shall tell of Thy righteousness all the day; For they are ashamed, for they are abashed, that seek my hurt. Brenton Septuagint Translation Moreover also my tongue shall dwell all the day upon thy righteousness; when they shall be ashamed and confounded that seek my hurt. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context In You, O LORD, I Have Taken Refuge…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 Psalm 35:28 Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long. Psalm 35:26 May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach. Psalm 109:30 With my mouth I will thank the LORD profusely; I will praise Him in the presence of many. Psalm 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. Psalm 35:27 May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.” Psalm 71:13 May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace. Psalm 109:29 May my accusers be clothed with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe. Psalm 9:14 that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation. Psalm 119:46 I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. Psalm 145:21 My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever. Isaiah 45:24 Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame. Isaiah 41:11 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Luke 1:74-75 deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear, / in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. Romans 8:33-34 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. Treasury of Scripture My tongue also shall talk of your righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought to shame, that seek my hurt. My tongue Psalm 71:8,15 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day… Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. Deuteronomy 11:19 And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. for they Psalm 71:13 Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt. Psalm 18:37-43 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed… Psalm 92:11 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me. Jump to Previous Abashed Acts Ashamed Confounded Crushed Disappointed Disgraced Evil Harm Help Humiliated Hurt Psalm Purpose Righteous Righteousness Seek Seeking Shame Solomon Sought Talk Talking Tongue Utter Uttereth Want WantedJump to Next Abashed Acts Ashamed Confounded Crushed Disappointed Disgraced Evil Harm Help Humiliated Hurt Psalm Purpose Righteous Righteousness Seek Seeking Shame Solomon Sought Talk Talking Tongue Utter Uttereth Want WantedPsalm 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 My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long This phrase emphasizes the psalmist's commitment to continually speak of God's righteousness. The use of "tongue" signifies verbal proclamation, which is a common theme in the Psalms, highlighting the importance of declaring God's attributes. The phrase "all day long" suggests an unceasing dedication, reflecting a life centered around worship and testimony. This mirrors the call in Deuteronomy 6:7 to speak of God's commandments throughout daily life. The righteousness of God is a central theme in the Psalms, often associated with His faithfulness and justice (Psalm 36:6). This proclamation can be seen as a form of praise and witness, aligning with the New Testament call for believers to be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistTraditionally attributed to David, the psalmist is a figure who seeks God's protection and deliverance from adversaries. He is a model of faith and reliance on God. 2. Adversaries Those who seek the harm of the psalmist, representing the forces of evil or opposition that believers may face in their lives. 3. God The central figure in the psalm, representing righteousness, protection, and deliverance for those who trust in Him. 4. Proclamation of Righteousness The act of declaring God's righteousness, which is a key theme in the psalm and reflects the psalmist's commitment to praise God continually. 5. Disgrace and Confounding of Enemies The outcome for those who oppose the psalmist, illustrating God's justice and the ultimate triumph of righteousness. Teaching Points Proclaiming God's RighteousnessBelievers are called to continually speak of God's righteousness, not just in times of ease but especially in times of trial. This proclamation is a testimony to God's faithfulness and justice. Trust in God's Deliverance Just as the psalmist trusted God to deal with his adversaries, believers today can have confidence that God will protect and vindicate them in His perfect timing. The Power of Praise Praise is a powerful weapon against discouragement and fear. By focusing on God's righteousness and faithfulness, believers can find strength and encouragement. God's Justice Prevails The disgrace and confounding of enemies serve as a reminder that God's justice will ultimately prevail. Believers can rest assured that God sees and will act on their behalf. Living a Life of Testimony Our lives should be a continuous testimony of God's righteousness. This involves both our words and actions, reflecting God's character to those around us.(24) My tongue.--Comp. this with the conclusion of Psalms 35Verse 24. - My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long. The musical utterance of praise can only be occasional, but the tongue can "talk" of God continually (see ver. 15). For they are confounded and brought unto shame, that seek my hurt (comp. Psalm 35:4; Psalm 40:14; Psalm 70:2).
Hebrew My tongueלְשׁוֹנִ֗י (lə·šō·w·nî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3956: The tongue will indeed proclaim תֶּהְגֶּ֣ה (teh·geh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1897: To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse Your righteousness צִדְקָתֶ֑ךָ (ṣiḏ·qā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively all day long, כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction those who seek מְבַקְשֵׁ֥י (mə·ḇaq·šê) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after my harm רָעָתִֽי׃ (rā·‘ā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil are disgraced בֹ֥שׁוּ (ḇō·šū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed and כִֽי־ (ḵî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction confounded. חָ֝פְר֗וּ (ḥā·p̄ə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2659: To blush, to be ashamed, disappointed, to shame, reproach Links Psalm 71:24 NIVPsalm 71:24 NLT Psalm 71:24 ESV Psalm 71:24 NASB Psalm 71:24 KJV Psalm 71:24 BibleApps.com Psalm 71:24 Biblia Paralela Psalm 71:24 Chinese Bible Psalm 71:24 French Bible Psalm 71:24 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 71:24 My tongue will also talk about your (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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