My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it, and be glad.
Parallel translations
- KJV My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
- BSB My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.
- NKJV My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
- NASB My soul will make its boast in the Lord; The humble will hear it and rejoice.
- NLT I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.
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Cross-references · 11
- Jer 9:24But let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight,” says Yahweh.
- 1 Cor 1:31that, according as it is written, “He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”
- Ps 119:74Those who fear you will see me and be glad, because I have put my hope in your word.
- Ps 44:8In God we have made our boast all day long, we will give thanks to your name forever. Selah.
- Isa 45:25All the offspring of Israel will be justified in Yahweh, and will rejoice!
- 2 Cor 10:17But “he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord.”
- Ps 22:22–24I will declare your name to my brothers. Among the assembly, I will praise you.
- 1 Tim 1:15–16The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
- Ps 105:3Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice.
- Ps 32:5–6I acknowledged my sin to you. I didn’t hide my iniquity. I said, I will confess my transgressions to Yahweh, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
- Ps 142:7Bring my soul out of prison, that I may give thanks to your name. The righteous will surround me, for you will be good to me.
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