New International VersionBe exalted in your strength, LORD; we will sing and praise your might.
New Living TranslationRise up, O LORD, in all your power. With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts.
English Standard VersionBe exalted, O LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.
Berean Standard BibleBe exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
King James BibleBe thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
New King James VersionBe exalted, O LORD, in Your own strength! We will sing and praise Your power.
New American Standard BibleBe exalted, LORD, in Your strength; We will sing and praise Your power.
NASB 1995Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; We will sing and praise Your power.
NASB 1977Be Thou exalted, O LORD, in Thy strength; We will sing and praise Thy power.
Legacy Standard BibleBe exalted, O Yahweh, in Your strength; We will sing and praise Your might.
Amplified BibleBe exalted, LORD, in Your strength; We will sing and praise Your power.
Christian Standard BibleBe exalted, LORD, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might.
Holman Christian Standard BibleBe exalted, LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your might.
American Standard VersionBe thou exalted, O Jehovah, in thy strength: So will we sing and praise thy power.
Contemporary English VersionShow your strength, LORD, so that we may sing and praise your power.
English Revised VersionBe thou exalted, O LORD, in thy strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationArise, O LORD, in your strength. We will sing and make music to praise your power.
Good News TranslationWe praise you, LORD, for your great strength! We will sing and praise your power.
International Standard VersionRise up, LORD, because you are strong; we will sing and praise your power.
NET BibleRise up, O LORD, in strength! We will sing and praise your power!
New Heart English BibleBe exalted, LORD, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power.
Webster's Bible TranslationBe thou exalted, LORD, in thy own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBe exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
World English BibleBe exalted, Yahweh, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe exalted, O YHWH, in Your strength, "" We sing and we praise Your might!
Young's Literal Translation Be Thou exalted, O Jehovah in, Thy strength, We sing and we praise Thy might!
Smith's Literal TranslationBe thou exalted, O Jehovah, in thy strength: we will sing and play thy powers upon the harp. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe thou exalted, O Lord, in thy own strength: we will sing and praise thy power.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBe exalted, Lord, by your own power. We will play music and sing psalms to your virtues.
New American Bible
Arise, LORD, in your power! We will sing and chant the praise of your might.
New Revised Standard Version
Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
Be thou exalted, O LORD, in thine own strength; so will we sing and praise thy power.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Be lifted up, LORD JEHOVAH, in your might; we will sing and praise your heroism!OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Be Thou exalted, O LORD, in Thy strength; So will we sing and praise Thy power.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Be thou exalted, O Lord, in thy strength: we will sing and praise thy mighty acts.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context After the Battle… 12For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them. 13Be exalted,O LORD,in Your strength;we will singand praiseYour power.
Cross References Exodus 15:1-2Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the LORD: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. The horse and rider He has thrown into the sea. / The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
1 Chronicles 16:28-29Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. / Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;
Psalm 18:46The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—
Psalm 28:7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
Psalm 59:16-17But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. / To You, O my strength, I sing praises, for You, O God, are my fortress, my God of loving devotion.
Psalm 71:8My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.
Psalm 89:15-17Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence. / They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult. / For You are the glory of their strength, and by Your favor our horn is exalted.
Psalm 98:1A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.
Psalm 118:14-16The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. / Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor! / The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!”
Isaiah 12:2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 25:1O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 42:10-12Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.
Jeremiah 9:23-24This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.
Habakkuk 3:18-19yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation! / GOD the Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer; He makes me walk upon the heights! For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments.
Zephaniah 3:17The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Treasury of Scripture Be you exalted, LORD, in your own strength: so will we sing and praise your power. Be thou Psalm 18:46 The LORD liveth; and blessedbe my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that Iam God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 57:5,11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens;let thy glorybe above all the earth… so will Psalm 58:10,11 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked… Revelation 15:3,4 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellousare thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and trueare thy ways, thou King of saints… Revelation 16:5-7 And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus… Jump to Previous CelebrateChiefDavidExaltedLiftedMusicianPowerPraisePsalmSingSongsStrengthJump to Next CelebrateChiefDavidExaltedLiftedMusicianPowerPraisePsalmSingSongsStrengthPsalm 21 1.A thanksgiving for victory7.with confidence of further successBe exalted, O LORD, in Your strength;This phrase calls for the elevation and glorification of the LORD, emphasizing His strength. The term "exalted" suggests lifting up or magnifying, which is a common theme in the Psalms, reflecting the desire to honor God above all else. The strength of the LORD is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament, often associated with His ability to deliver and protect His people, as seen in Exodus 15:2 and Isaiah 12:2. The historical context of this psalm, attributed to David, may reflect a time of military victory, where God's strength was visibly demonstrated. Theologically, this strength is not just physical might but also encompasses His sovereign power and authority over creation, as seen in Genesis 1 and throughout the prophetic literature. we will sing and praise Your power.
The response to God's exaltation and strength is communal worship, expressed through singing and praise. This reflects the cultural practice of using music and song as a means of worship, deeply rooted in Israelite tradition, as seen in the use of the Psalms in temple worship. The act of singing is not merely a ritual but an expression of heartfelt gratitude and acknowledgment of God's power. This power is not only seen in acts of deliverance but also in the sustaining and governing of the universe, as noted in passages likeColossians 1:16-17. The phrase also points forward to the New Testament, where the ultimate demonstration of God's power is seen in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a fulfillment of the messianic hope that David often alludes to in his psalms. The communal aspect of this praise underscores the importance of corporate worship in the life of believers, a practice that continues in Christian communities today. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, representing the God of Israel, who is exalted and praised for His strength and power. 2. David (implied)Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, King David often wrote about God's strength and deliverance. 3. Israel (implied)The nation that benefits from God's strength and power, often the collective voice in the Psalms. 4. The Psalmist's Community (implied)The group of worshippers who join in singing and praising God, representing the faithful community. 5. The Event of WorshipThe act of exalting God through song and praise, a common practice in Israelite worship. Teaching Points Exalting God in WorshipWorship is a response to God's revealed strength and power. Believers are called to actively exalt God through song and praise. Recognizing God's StrengthAcknowledge that God's strength is the source of our victories and deliverance. Reflect on personal experiences where God's power was evident. Community in WorshipWorship is both personal and communal. Engage with others in praising God, fostering a sense of unity and shared faith. Living in God's PowerApply the understanding of God's strength to daily life challenges. Trust in His power to overcome obstacles and provide guidance. Eternal PerspectiveRemember that God's strength is not just for the present but is an eternal truth. This perspective can bring hope and assurance in uncertain times. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 21
What is the horn of salvation?
What are the key themes in the Psalms of David?
(Psalm 27:14) In light of enduring suffering throughout history, how does 'waiting on the LORD' hold up against the apparent silence or absence of divine intervention?
Psalm 87:4 - How can Rahab (often associated with Egypt) and Babylon both be said to belong to Zion if they were historically distinct cultures?(13) Thou.--Again the song turns to address Jehovah. So will we sing and praise.--Better,We will both with song and lyre celebrate Thy power. Verse 13. - Bethou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength. The psalm, as already remarked, ends, as it began, with the praise of God. "Be thou exalted" means, "Be thou lifted up, both in thyself, and in the praises of thy people" (comp. Psalm 18:46; Psalm 46:10). So will we singand praise thy power. We, at any rate, will do our part to exalt thee. Our tongues shall ever sing of the great deeds thou doest for us.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Be exalted,ר֣וּמָה(rū·māh)Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7311:To be high actively, to rise, raiseO LORD,יְהוָ֣ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelin Your strength;בְּעֻזֶּ֑ךָ(ḇə·‘uz·ze·ḵā)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5797:Strength, mightwe will singנָשִׁ֥ירָה(nā·šî·rāh)Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 7891:To singand praiseוּֽ֝נְזַמְּרָה(ū·nə·zam·mə·rāh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 2167:Play, to make music, celebrate in song and musicYour power.גְּבוּרָתֶֽךָ׃(gə·ḇū·rā·ṯe·ḵā)Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1369:Force, valor, victory
Links Psalm 21:13 NIVPsalm 21:13 NLTPsalm 21:13 ESVPsalm 21:13 NASBPsalm 21:13 KJV
Psalm 21:13 BibleApps.comPsalm 21:13 Biblia ParalelaPsalm 21:13 Chinese BiblePsalm 21:13 French BiblePsalm 21:13 Catholic Bible
OT Poetry: Psalm 21:13 Be exalted Yahweh in your strength so (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
