Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Parallel translations
- WEB Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice.
- KJV Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
- NKJV Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord!
- NASB Boast in His holy name; Let the heart of those who seek the Lord be joyful.
- NLT Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord.
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Quick answer
Glory in His holy name, and let those who seek the Lord rejoice. True joy is found in seeking and exalting God.
Overview
Boasting is rightly directed toward God's holy name rather than human achievement, and seeking the Lord brings genuine gladness. The verse links worship with the heart's pursuit of God Himself. This anticipates the New Testament call to glory only in the Lord and to find joy in knowing Him through Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Matt 7:7–8Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.
- Jer 29:13You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
- Ps 34:2My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
- Prov 8:17I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
- Isa 55:6–7Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
- Jer 9:23–24This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.
- Isa 45:25In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.
- Isa 45:19I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.
- 1 Cor 1:30–31It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
- 1 Chr 28:9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
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