Psalms 33:21

21 In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.

Psalms 33:21 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
English Standard Version (ESV)
21 For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name.
New Living Translation (NLT)
21 In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
The Message Bible (MSG)
21 What's more, our hearts brim with joy since we've taken for our own his holy name.
American Standard Version (ASV)
21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
21 In him our hearts find joy. In his holy name we trust.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
21 For our hearts rejoice in Him, because we trust in His holy name.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
21 Our hearts are full of joy because of him. We trust in him, because he is holy.

Psalms 33:21 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 33:21

For our heart shall rejoice in him
Not in sin, nor in themselves and in their boastings, all such rejoicing is evil; but in the Lord, "in his Word"; as the Targum is, in the essential Word of God, Christ Jesus; in his person, righteousness, and salvation; and this joy is heart joy, inward joy, real joy, joy in the Holy Ghost; and is unspeakable and full of glory. This is what the psalmist calls upon the saints to do, in the beginning of the psalm; and so his end in composing it is answered;

because we have trusted in his holy name;
that is, in himself, who is holy, just, and good; and so faithful to every word of promise, to every engagement of his, and therefore to be trusted in: and hence it appears that the joy before spoken of is the joy of faith.

Psalms 33:21 In-Context

19 to deliver them from death and keep them alive in famine.
20 We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.
21 In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
22 May your unfailing love be with us, LORD, even as we put our hope in you.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 1 Samuel 2:1; S Joel 2:23; Zechariah 10:7; John 16:22
  • 2. S Psalms 30:4; S Psalms 99:3
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