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Psalms 71:23

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 71:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
Psalms 71:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 71

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20Thou, who hast showed us many and sore troubles, Wilt quicken us again, And wilt bring us up again from the depths of the earth.
21Increase thou my greatness, And turn again and comfort me.
22I will also praise thee with the psaltery, [Even] thy truth, O my God: Unto thee will I sing praises with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel.
23My lips shall shout for joy when I sing praises unto thee; And my soul, which thou hast redeemed.
24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long; For they are put to shame, for they are confounded, that seek my hurt. Psalm 72 [A Psalm] of Solomon.
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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
“My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee, etc.] Both with vocal and instrumental music; this is praising the Lord with joyful lips, (<196305>Psalm 63:5); and my soul, which thou hast redeemed; signifying that it would not be lip labour, or bodily service, only that he should perform; but that his heart would go along with his lips in praise; and that under a sense of redeeming love, than which nothing can more strongly engage in such work, (<19A301>Psalm 103:1-3). For the redemption of the soul is exceeding precious; being the contrivance of infinite wisdom, the fruit of divine grace, and owing to the blood and sacrifice of Christ.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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 Psalms 34:22. The word soul here seems to be employed to denote “the soul” properly, as we understand the word - the immortal part. The usual meaning of the word, in the Psalms, however, is “life,” and it is possible that the psalmist meant merely to say here that the “life” which had been spared should find pleasure in celebrating the praises of God; but there is no impropriety in supposing that he has reference to his higher - his immortal - nature. 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
“My lips: Psa 63:5, Psa 104:33; Luk 1:46, Luk 1:47 my soul: Psa 103:4; Gen 48:16; Sa2 4:9; Rev 5:9 Psalms 71:24”
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