Psalms 71:23

23 My lips will rejoice aloud when I make music for you; my whole being, which you saved, will do the same.

Psalms 71:23 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 71:23

My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee
Both with vocal and instrumental music; this is praising the Lord with joyful lips, ( Psalms 63:5 ) ;

and my soul, which thou hast redeemed;
signifying that it would not be lip labour, or bodily service, only that he should perform; but that his heart would go along with his lips in praise; and that under a sense of redeeming love, than which nothing can more strongly engage in such work, ( Psalms 103:1-3 ) . For the redemption of the soul is exceeding precious; being the contrivance of infinite wisdom, the fruit of divine grace, and owing to the blood and sacrifice of Christ.

Psalms 71:23 In-Context

21 Please increase my honor and comfort me all around.

22 Then I'll give you thanks with a harp— I will thank you for your faithfulness, my God. I will make music for you with the lyre, holy one of Israel.

23 My lips will rejoice aloud when I make music for you; my whole being, which you saved, will do the same.

24 My tongue, also, will tell of your righteousness all day long, because those who seek my downfall have been put to shame and disgraced.

Footnotes

• [a]. Or soul