Psalms 70:4

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Let all those that seek{H8764)} thee rejoice{H8799)} and be glad{H8799)} in thee: and let such as love{H8802)} thy salvation say{H8799)} continually, Let God be magnified{H8799)}.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יָ֭שׁוּבוּ עַל־עֵ֣קֶב בָּשְׁתָּ֑ם הָ֝אֹמְרִ֗ים הֶ֘אָ֥ח ׀ הֶאָֽח׃

Transliteration

yāšûḇû ʿal-ʿēqeḇ bāštām hā-ʾōmərîm heʾāḥ heʾāḥ.

Grammar Details

*yāšûḇû*: qal imperfect, 3rd person masculine plural - they will return/turn back
*ʿal-ʿēqeḇ*: preposition עַל + noun, masculine singular construct - on account of/as a consequence of
*bāštām*: noun, feminine singular + 3rd person masculine plural suffix - their shame
*hā-ʾōmərîm*: definite article הַ + qal participle, masculine plural - the ones saying
*heʾāḥ*: interjection - aha!/haha!

Word Meanings

*yāšûḇû*: they will return/they will turn back/they will be turned back
*ʿal-ʿēqeḇ*: on account of/as a consequence of/because of/on the heels of
*bāštām*: their shame/their humiliation/their disgrace
*heʾāḥ*: aha!/haha!/ah! - expression of malicious joy or satisfaction

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

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High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 5:11 : 11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Ps 35:27 : 27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad{H8799)}, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say{H8799)} continually, Let the LORD be magnified{H8799)}, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
Ps 40:16 : 16 Let all those that seek{H8764)} thee rejoice{H8799)} and be glad{H8799)} in thee: let such as love{H8802)} thy salvation say{H8799)} continually, The LORD be magnified{H8799)}.
Ps 97:12 : 12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Isa 61:10 : 10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Isa 65:13-14 : 13 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed: 14 Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.
Lam 3:25 : 25 The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.
John 16:20 : 20 Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

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Ps 40:16
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26Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion{H8799)} together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed{H8799)} with shame and dishonour that magnify{H8688)} themselves against me.
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2That thy way may be known{H8800)} upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
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3Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
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29But I am poor and sorrowful{H8802)}: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high{H8762)}.
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