Psalms 71:23

23 My lips will sing for joy when I sing praises to you, and my soul, which you have redeemed.

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 You will increase my greatness, and you will comfort me all around.

22 On my part, I will praise you with a stringed instrument, [and] your faithfulness, O my God. I will sing praises to you with a lyre, O Holy One of Israel.

23 My lips will sing for joy when I sing praises to you, and my soul, which you have redeemed.

24 My tongue also will speak of your righteousness all the day, because they have been put to shame, because they have been humiliated who seek my harm.