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Psalms 33:21

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 33:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.
Psalms 33:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 33

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
18Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;
19To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.
20Our soul hath waited for Jehovah: He is our help and our shield.
21For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.
22Let thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, According as we have hoped in thee. Psalm 34 A Psalm of David; when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For our heart shall rejoice in him, etc.] Not in sin, nor in themselves and in their boastings, all such rejoicing is evil; but in the Lord, “in his Word”; as the Targum is, in the essential Word of God, Christ Jesus; in his person, righteousness, and salvation; and this joy is heart joy, inward joy, real joy, joy in the Holy Ghost; and is unspeakable and full of glory. This is what the psalmist calls upon the saints to do, in the beginning of the psalm; and so his end in composing it is answered; because we have trusted in his holy name; that is, in himself, who is holy, just, and good; and so faithful to every word of promise, to every engagement of his, and therefore to be trusted in: and…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“his holy name--(Compare Psa 5:12; Psa 22:22; Psa 30:4). Our faith measures mercy (Mat 9:29); and if of grace, it is no more of debt (Rom 11:6). Next: Psalms Chapter 34”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For our heart shall rejoice in him - See the notes at Psalms 13:5. Because we have trusted in his holy name - In “him,” the “name” often being put for the person himself. See the notes at Psalms 20:1. The idea is: (a) that the fact of our having put our trust in God is in itself an occasion of joy or rejoicing; (b) that the result will be joy, for we shall never be disappointed. It will always, and in all circumstances, be a source of joy to anyone that he HAS put his trust in the name of God. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“For: Psa 13:5, Psa 28:7, Psa 30:10-12, Psa 32:10, Psa 32:11; Isa 25:9; Zac 10:7; Joh 16:22 his: Ch1 16:10, Ch1 16:35; Luk 1:47-50; Rev 4:8 Psalms 33:22”
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