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Psalms 71:23

Psalms 71:23
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee,.... Both with vocal and instrumental music; this is praising the Lord with joyful lips, Psa 63:5;

and my soul, which thou hast redeemed;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

My lips shall greatly rejoice ... - My lips will seem to be happy in the privilege of celebrating the praises of God. And my soul, which thou hast redeemed - Compare Psa 34:22. The word soul here…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 71:14-24

David is here in a holy transport of joy and praise, arising from his faith and hope in God; we have both together Psa 71:14, where there is a sudden and remarkable change of his voice; his fears are…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

My lips shall sing aloud when I make melody unto thee. P.B.V. -my lips shall be fain," i.e. glad:Vulg. exultabunt.

my soul His whole self and personality, delivered from danger, will join in the glad…