Psalm 69:32
New International Version
The poor will see and be glad— you who seek God, may your hearts live!

New Living Translation
The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged.

English Standard Version
When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive.

Berean Standard Bible
The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!

King James Bible
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.

New King James Version
The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live.

New American Standard Bible
The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God, let your heart revive.

NASB 1995
The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God, let your heart revive.

NASB 1977
The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God, let your heart revive.

Legacy Standard Bible
The humble see it and are glad; You who seek God, let your heart revive.

Amplified Bible
The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God [requiring Him as your greatest need], let your heart revive and live.

Christian Standard Bible
The humble will see it and rejoice. You who seek God, take heart!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The humble will see it and rejoice. You who seek God, take heart!

American Standard Version
The meek have seen it, and are glad: Ye that seek after God, let your heart live.

Contemporary English Version
When those in need see this, they will be happy, and the LORD's worshipers will be encouraged.

English Revised Version
The meek have seen it, and are glad: ye that seek after God, let your heart live.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Oppressed people will see [this] and rejoice. May the hearts of those who look to God for help be refreshed.

Good News Translation
When the oppressed see this, they will be glad; those who worship God will be encouraged.

International Standard Version
The afflicted will watch and rejoice. May you who seek God take courage.

Majority Standard Bible
The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!

NET Bible
The oppressed look on--let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

New Heart English Bible
The humble will see it and rejoice. You who seek after God, let your heart live.

Webster's Bible Translation
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.

World English Bible
The humble have seen it, and are glad. You who seek after God, let your heart live.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The humble have seen—they rejoice, "" You who seek God—and your heart lives.

Young's Literal Translation
The humble have seen -- they rejoice, Ye who seek God -- and your heart liveth.

Smith's Literal Translation
The poor saw, they shall be glad: and seeking Jehovah your heart shall live.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let the poor see and rejoice: seek ye God, and your soul shall live.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let the poor see and rejoice. Seek God, and your soul will live.

New American Bible
“See, you lowly ones, and be glad; you who seek God, take heart!

New Revised Standard Version
Let the oppressed see it and be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The humble shall see this and be glad; and your heart shall live that seek God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
See, poor ones, and rejoice, and your hearts will live.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The humble shall see it, and be glad; Ye that seek after God, let your heart revive.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let the poor see and rejoice; seek the Lord diligently, and ye shall live.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Waters Are Up to My Neck
31And this will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves. 32The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived! 33For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.…

Cross References
Isaiah 29:19
The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,

Luke 1:52-53
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. / He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.

Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Matthew 11:28-30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.

1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.

Psalm 22:26
The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!

Zephaniah 3:12
But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD.

Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Isaiah 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Luke 6:20
Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

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


Treasury of Scripture

The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.

The humble.

Psalm 25:9
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

Psalm 34:2
My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; …

your heart

Psalm 22:26,29
The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever…

Isaiah 55:6,7
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: …

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Psalm 69
1. David complains of his affliction
13. He prays for deliverance
22. He devotes his enemies to destruction
30. He praises God with thanksgiving














The humble
The Hebrew word for "humble" here is "עֲנָוִים" (anavim), which refers to those who are afflicted, meek, or lowly in spirit. In the biblical context, humility is often associated with a recognition of one's dependence on God. The humble are those who acknowledge their need for divine intervention and guidance. Historically, the humble in Israel were often the oppressed or those who were marginalized, yet they were also the ones who were most open to receiving God's grace and favor. This verse highlights the biblical principle that God exalts the humble and brings low the proud.

will see
The verb "will see" is derived from the Hebrew root "רָאָה" (ra'ah), which means to perceive, consider, or understand. In the biblical narrative, seeing is often linked with spiritual insight or revelation. The humble will not only witness God's works but will also gain a deeper understanding of His ways. This seeing is not merely physical but involves a spiritual awakening to God's presence and action in the world.

and rejoice
The Hebrew word for "rejoice" is "שָׂמַח" (samach), which conveys a sense of joy, gladness, and exultation. In the context of the Psalms, rejoicing is often a response to God's deliverance or the manifestation of His righteousness. The humble, upon seeing God's intervention, are filled with joy because they recognize His faithfulness and justice. This joy is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in the assurance of God's sovereignty and goodness.

You who seek God
This phrase refers to those who earnestly desire to know and follow God. The Hebrew word for "seek" is "דָּרַשׁ" (darash), which implies a diligent pursuit or inquiry. Seeking God is a recurring theme in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of a personal relationship with the Creator. Those who seek God are promised His presence and guidance, as seeking Him is synonymous with seeking His will and righteousness.

let your hearts live!
The phrase "let your hearts live" is an invitation to experience spiritual vitality and renewal. The Hebrew word for "live" is "חָיָה" (chayah), which means to live, revive, or flourish. In the biblical context, the heart is the center of one's being, encompassing emotions, will, and intellect. When the humble see God's works and rejoice, their hearts are invigorated, leading to a life that is vibrant and aligned with God's purposes. This living is not just physical but encompasses a fullness of life that comes from being in communion with God.

(32) Humble.--Rather, afflicted.

And your heart . . .--Better, may your heart live. (See Psalm 22:5.)

Verse 32. - The humble shall see this, and be glad. The meek - God's people - see David's deliverance, and are glad - rejoice in their heart, and unite with him in thanksgiving. And your heart shall live that seek God (comp. Psalm 22:26).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The humble
עֲנָוִ֣ים (‘ă·nā·wîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6035: Poor, afflicted, humble, meek

will see
רָא֣וּ (rā·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7200: To see

and rejoice.
יִשְׂמָ֑חוּ (yiś·mā·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome

You who seek
דֹּרְשֵׁ֥י (dō·rə·šê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1875: To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship

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

let your hearts
לְבַבְכֶֽם׃ (lə·ḇaḇ·ḵem)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

be revived!
וִיחִ֥י (wî·ḥî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2421: To live, to revive


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