Psalms 28:7 kjva — The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth;…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him."

— Psalms 28:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 28 — Context

4

Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.

5

Because they regard not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

6

Blessed be the Lord, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

7

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

8

The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.

9

Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.

Psalms 28:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 28:7 say?
Psalms 28:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
Where is Psalms 28:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 28:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 28, verse 7.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 28:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 28:7 in?
Psalms 28:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 28:7?
Psalms 28:7 reads (KJVA): “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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