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Psalms 34:2–4

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My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.
I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.
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From verse 2

  1. Jeremiah 9:24Rank 1 from verse 2
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    24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:31Rank 2 from verse 2
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    31That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

  3. Psalms 119:74Rank 3 from verse 2
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    74They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in thy word.

  4. Psalms 44:8Rank 4 from verse 2
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    8In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.

  5. 1 Timothy 1:15–16Rank 5 from verse 2
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    15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

    16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

From verse 3

  1. Psalms 69:30Rank 1 from verse 3
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    30I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.

  2. Luke 1:46Rank 2 from verse 3
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    46And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

  3. Psalms 148:1–14Rank 3 from verse 3
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    1PRAISE ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.

    2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

    3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.

    4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.

    5Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.

    6He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.

    7Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:

    8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

    9Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:

    10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

    11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

    12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

    13Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

    14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.

  4. Revelation 19:5–6Rank 4 from verse 3
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    5And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.

    6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

  5. Psalms 40:16Rank 5 from verse 3
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    16Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.

From verse 4

  1. Psalms 18:6Rank 1 from verse 4
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    6In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.

  2. Matthew 7:7Rank 2 from verse 4
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    7¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

  3. Psalms 116:1–6Rank 3 from verse 4
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    1I LOVE the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

    2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

    3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

    4Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

    5Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

    6The Lord preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

  4. Psalms 56:3Rank 4 from verse 4
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    3What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

  5. 2 Timothy 1:7Rank 5 from verse 4
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    7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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Psalms 34:2

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

make

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To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

boast

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Sense 1: To glory, exult, or speak confidently concerning oneself, another, or that in which one trusts. Sense 2: An expression or ground of glorying or confidence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

humble

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Sense 1: Lowly in mind or condition; free from pride. Sense 2: To abase or bring low.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hear

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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

glad

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Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 34:3

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

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COMBINED MEANING

exalt

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To raise, lift up, set on high, promote, honour, magnify, or praise; of oneself, to seek or assume a high place, power, or estimation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 34:4

COMBINED MEANING

heard

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Sense 1: Perceived by the ear. Sense 2: Received or learned by report. Sense 3: Listened to, regarded, or heeded. Sense 4: Favourably attended to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

delivered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of deliver. Sense 1: To rescue, save, free, or bring safely out of danger or bondage. Sense 2: To hand over, give up, or place into another's power or possession. Sense 3: To bring forth, convey, declare, or commit something to another. Sense 4: To give birth or be delivered of a child.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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1I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

2My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

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3O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.

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4I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

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5They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

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