Psalms 70:4
“Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist prays that all who seek God will experience joy and continuously praise His greatness.
Context
A prayer for joy and continuous praise among all who genuinely seek God and His salvation.
What Does Psalms 70:4 Mean?
This verse shifts from prayer against enemies to prayer for the righteous. The psalmist asks God to grant joy and gladness to all who truly seek Him—those whose hearts are turned toward Him. This joy is not merely circumstantial happiness but comes 'in thee,' rooted in relationship with God and confidence in His character and faithfulness.
The second part shows the response of those who love salvation: continuous praise and magnification of God. The phrase 'say continually' suggests an ongoing chorus of thanksgiving and worship. Those who experience God's salvation are moved to perpetual acknowledgment of His greatness. This prayer implicitly assumes that seeking God and loving His salvation bring real, lasting joy that naturally overflows in praise.
In the Original Language
magnified (גָּדַל, gadal) — to be great or made great; in this context, to be honored and exalted in speech and hearts.