Psalms 7:10

10 My shield[a] is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.

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Psalms 7:10 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
10 My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.
English Standard Version (ESV)
10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.
New Living Translation (NLT)
10 God is my shield, saving those whose hearts are true and right.
The Message Bible (MSG)
10 And I'm feeling so fit, so safe: made right, kept right.
American Standard Version (ASV)
10 My shield is with God, Who saveth the upright in heart.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
10 My shield is God above, who saves those whose motives are decent.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
10 My shield is with God, who saves the upright in heart.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
10 The Most High God is like a shield that keeps me safe. He saves those whose hearts are honest.

Psalms 7:10 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 7:10

My defence [is] of God
Or "my shield [is] in" or "of God" F5; God was his shield, his protector and defender; see ( Psalms 3:3 ) ; or "my shield [is] with God"; that is, Christ, who was the shield his faith made use of against every spiritual enemy, was with God; he was with him as the Word and Son of God from all eternity, and as the living Redeemer of his people before his incarnation; and he is now with him as their intercessor and advocate, who pleads in defence of them, and opposes himself, his blood and righteousness, to all the charges and accusations of Satan;

which saveth the upright in heart:
who have the truth of grace in them, wisdom in the hidden part; who are sincere in their affections, purposes, and designs, in their faith, hope, and love; and act from real principles of truth and love, in the integrity of their souls; for these light and gladness are sown, to them grace and glory are given, and no good thing is withheld from them; they are saved by God from sin, Satan, the world, death, and hell, and every enemy, with a spiritual and everlasting salvation.


FOOTNOTES:

F5 (Myhla le) "in Deo", Musculus, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, Muis, Ainsworth; "apud Deum", Lutherus, Piscator, Gejerus, Cocceius, Michaelis.

Psalms 7:10 In-Context

8 Let the LORD judge the peoples. Vindicate me, LORD, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High.
9 Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
10 My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.
11 God is a righteous judge, a God who displays his wrath every day.
12 If he does not relent, he will sharpen his sword; he will bend and string his bow.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 3:3
  • 2. S Job 33:3; Psalms 125:4

Footnotes 1

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