Psalms 69:32

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 69:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The meek have seen it, and are glad: Ye that seek after God, let your heart live.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The meek have seen it, and are glad: Ye that seek after God, let your heart live.
Psalms 69:32 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 69

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32The meek have seen it, and are glad: Ye that seek after God, let your heart live.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The wicked watcheth the righteous, etc.] All his motions and steps, his works and actions; he watches for his halting, and to take all opportunities and advantages against him; (see <242010>Jeremiah 20:10); and seeketh to slay him; murder his reputation, destroy his substance, and take away his life: some understand it of the devil, who watches the saints, observes their failings, accuses then, before the throne, and seeks to devour them, (<600508>1 Peter 5:8).”
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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
“Others shall rejoice. "Humble" and poor, as in Psa 69:29. your heart, &c.--address to such (compare Psa 22:26).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The humble shall see this, and be glad - Margin, “The meek.” That is, Others who are thus afflicted - the poor, the needy, the oppressed, the sad - shall be made acquainted with what has been done in my behalf, and shall take courage, or be strengthened. They will learn to trust that God will also interpose in “their” troubles, and bring them out of “their” distresses. And your heart shall live that seek God - Shall be revived; shall be encouraged, strengthened, animated. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The humble - Those pious persons who are grieved for their calamities, will heartily rejoice in my deliverance. Live - Or, be revived, which were dejected, and in a manner dead with sorrow. Psalms 69:33”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“69:32-33 despise: See 22:24; cp. Matt 25:36; Heb 13:3.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“The humble: or, The meek, Psa 25:9, Psa 34:2; Isa 61:1-3; Joh 16:22, Joh 20:20 your heart: Psa 22:26, Psa 22:29; Isa 55:6, Isa 55:7 Psalms 69:33”
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