Psalms 70:4

4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!”

Psalms 70:4 in Other Translations

4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

4 May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, "God is great!"

4 But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “God is great!”

4 Let those on the hunt for you sing and celebrate. Let all who love your saving way say over and over, "God is mighty!"

4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; And let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

4 Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, "God is great!"

4 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, "God is great!"

4 But let all those who look to you be joyful and glad because of what you have done. Let those who love you because you save them always say, "May God be honored!"

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).

Psalms 70:4 In-Context

1 Hasten, O God, to save me; come quickly, LORD, to help me.

2 May those who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

3 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” turn back because of their shame.

4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!”

5 But as for me, I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; LORD, do not delay.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 9:10
• 2. Psalms 31:6-7; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 118:24
• 3. Psalms 35:27