King James Version
What Does Psalms 69:32 Mean?
“The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. humble: or, meek”
Context
30
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.
31
This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs.
32
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God. humble: or, meek
33
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.
34
Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth therein. moveth: Heb. creepeth
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(32) **Humble.**—Rather, *afflicted.*
**And your heart . . .**—Better, *may your heart live. *(See Psalm 22:5.)
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
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Theological Significance
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