Psalm 70:4
New International Version
But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!”

New Living Translation
But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “God is great!”

English Standard Version
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”

Berean Standard Bible
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”

King James Bible
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

New King James Version
Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified!”

New American Standard Bible
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And may those who love Your salvation say continually, “May God be exalted!”

NASB 1995
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; And let those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified.”

NASB 1977
Let all who seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee; And let those who love Thy salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Let those be joyful and glad in You All who seek You And let them say continually, “Let God be magnified,” Those who love Your salvation.

Amplified Bible
May all those who seek You [as life’s first priority] rejoice and be glad in You; May those who love Your salvation say continually, “Let God be magnified!”

Christian Standard Bible
Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation continually say, “God is great! ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, “God is great!”

American Standard Version
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; And let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Contemporary English Version
Let your worshipers celebrate and be glad because of you. They love your saving power, so let them always say, "God is wonderful!"

English Revised Version
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "God is great!"

Good News Translation
May all who come to you be glad and joyful. May all who are thankful for your salvation always say, "How great is God!"

International Standard Version
Let those who seek you greatly rejoice in you. Let those who love your deliverance say, "May God be continuously exalted."

Majority Standard Bible
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!”

NET Bible
May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May God be praised!"

New Heart English Bible
Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "Let God be exalted."

Webster's Bible Translation
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

World English Bible
Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, “Let God be exalted!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Let all those seeking You rejoice and be glad in You, "" And let those loving Your salvation "" Continually say, “God is magnified.”

Young's Literal Translation
Let all those seeking Thee joy and be glad in Thee, And let those loving Thy salvation Say continually, 'God is magnified.'

Smith's Literal Translation
All seeking thee shall rejoice and be glad in thee, and they shall say always, God shall be magnified; they loving thy salvation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation say always: The Lord be magnified.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let all who seek you exult and rejoice in you, and let those who love your salvation forever say: “The Lord be magnified.”

New American Bible
But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you, Those who long for your help always say, “God be glorified!”

New Revised Standard Version
Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All who seek you will rejoice in you and those who love your salvation will always say, "God is great!"
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let all those that seek Thee rejoice and be glad in Thee; And let such as love Thy salvation say continually: 'Let God be magnified.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let all that seek thee exult and be glad in thee: and let those that love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hurry, O LORD, to Help Me
3May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame. 4May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!” 5But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.…

Cross References
Psalm 40:16
May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”

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.”

Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Isaiah 25:9
And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”

Psalm 97:12
Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.

Psalm 105:3
Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Psalm 32:11
Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

Psalm 68:3
But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.

1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice at all times.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.

Psalm 33:1
Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.

Psalm 64:10
Let the righteous rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in Him; let all the upright in heart exult.

Psalm 149:2
Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King.


Treasury of Scripture

Let all those that seek you rejoice and be glad in you: and let such as love your salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Psalm 5:11
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

Psalm 35:27
Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

Psalm 40:16
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.

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Psalm 70
1. David solicits God to the speedy destruction of the wicked,
4. and preservation of the godly














May all who seek You
The phrase "seek You" is rooted in the Hebrew word "דָּרַשׁ" (darash), which implies a diligent pursuit or inquiry. In the biblical context, seeking God is not a passive act but an active, intentional pursuit of His presence and will. Historically, this reflects the Israelites' understanding of their covenant relationship with God, where seeking Him was synonymous with seeking His guidance, wisdom, and favor. This phrase encourages believers to earnestly pursue a deeper relationship with God, promising that such a pursuit will lead to spiritual fulfillment and joy.

rejoice and be glad in You
The words "rejoice" and "be glad" are translated from the Hebrew words "שָׂמַח" (samach) and "גִּיל" (gil), respectively. These terms convey a profound sense of joy and exultation. In the scriptural context, this joy is not dependent on external circumstances but is a deep-seated happiness found in the presence of God. Historically, this reflects the joy of the Israelites during times of worship and celebration, such as the feasts and festivals ordained by God. For the believer, this joy is a fruit of the Spirit, a testament to the transformative power of God's presence in one's life.

may those who love Your salvation
The term "salvation" is derived from the Hebrew word "יְשׁוּעָה" (yeshuah), which means deliverance or rescue. In the Old Testament, salvation often referred to God's deliverance of Israel from physical enemies. However, it also foreshadows the ultimate salvation through Jesus Christ, the Messiah. Those who "love Your salvation" are those who cherish and are grateful for God's saving acts, both in historical deliverance and in the spiritual salvation offered through Christ. This phrase calls believers to a deep appreciation and love for the redemptive work of God in their lives.

always say, 'Let God be magnified!'
The exhortation "Let God be magnified" is a call to glorify and exalt God above all else. The Hebrew root "גָּדַל" (gadal) means to make great or to glorify. In the biblical narrative, magnifying God is an act of worship and acknowledgment of His supreme power and authority. Historically, this reflects the practice of the Israelites to praise God for His mighty works and faithfulness. For Christians, this is a call to live a life that reflects God's greatness, to speak of His goodness, and to ensure that all glory is directed towards Him. It is a reminder that in all circumstances, God's name should be lifted high, and His character should be made known to all.

(4) For a reward of . . .--Psalm 40:14, "and put to shame." The change is probably a copyist's error.

Verse 4. - Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. Psalm 40:16 has, "Let the Lord be magnified."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May all
כָּֽל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who seek You
מְבַ֫קְשֶׁ֥יךָ (mə·ḇaq·še·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after

rejoice
יָ֘שִׂ֤ישׂוּ (yā·śî·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7797: To be bright, cheerful

and be glad
וְיִשְׂמְח֨וּ ׀ (wə·yiś·mə·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

in You;
בְּךָ֗ (bə·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's Hebrew

may those who love
אֹ֝הֲבֵ֗י (’ō·hă·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 157: To have affection f

Your salvation
יְשׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃ (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity

ever
תָ֭מִיד (ṯā·mîḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice

say,
וְיֹאמְר֣וּ (wə·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Let God
אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

be magnified!”
יִגְדַּ֣ל (yiḡ·dal)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great


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