Psalms 70:4

Listen to Psalms 70:4
4 But may all those who seek you be glad and take joy in you. May those who love your salvation say always, "God is great and glorious!"

Psalms 70:4 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 70:4

Let all those that seek thee
The Targum is,

``that seek doctrine (or instruction) from thee.''
rejoice and be glad in thee;
the Targum paraphrases it,
``rejoice and be glad in thy word.''
and let such as love thy salvation say continually, let God be
magnified;
the Targum is,
``let the glory of the Lord be increased;''
and in ( Psalms 40:16 ) , instead of "God", it is "the Lord", or "Jehovah": (See Gill on Psalms 40:16).
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Psalms 70:4 In-Context

2 May those who seek my life be disgraced and humiliated. May those who take pleasure in doing me harm be turned back and put to confusion.
3 May those who jeer, "Aha! Aha!"withdraw because of their shame.
4 But may all those who seek you be glad and take joy in you. May those who love your salvation say always, "God is great and glorious!"
5 But I am poor and needy; God, hurry for me. You are my helper and rescuer; ADONAI, don't delay!
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.