Psalm 34:2 “My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.”

Psalm 34:2

My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

World English Bible

My soul shall boast in the LORD. The humble shall hear of it and be glad.

American Standard Version

My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad.

Geneva Bible 1599

My soule shall glory in the Lord: the humble shall heare it, and be glad.

Darby Translation

My soul shall make its boast in Jehovah: the meek shall hear, and rejoice.

Young's Literal Translation

In Jehovah doth my soul boast herself, Hear do the humble and rejoice.

Bible in Basic English

My soul will say great things of the Lord: the poor in spirit will have knowledge of it and be glad.

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Cross references

“make”

Jeremiah 9:24 1 Corinthians 1:31 Psalm 44:8 Isaiah 45:25 2 Corinthians 10:17 Psalm 105:3

Jeremiah 9:24 · BSB

But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

1 Corinthians 1:31 · BSB

Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Psalm 44:8 · BSB

In God we have boasted all day long, and Your name we will praise forever. Selah

Isaiah 45:25 · BSB

In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.

2 Corinthians 10:17 · BSB

Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”

Psalm 105:3 · BSB

Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

“the humble”

Psalm 119:74 Psalm 22:22–24 Psalm 142:7 Psalm 32:5 Psalm 32:6 1 Timothy 1:15

Psalm 119:74 · BSB

May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.

Psalm 22:22–24 · BSB

I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.

Psalm 142:7 · BSB

Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.

Psalm 32:5 · BSB

Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah

Psalm 32:6 · BSB

Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near.

1 Timothy 1:15 · BSB

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

3Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.

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