Psalms
“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
Psalms 28:7 (KJV) speaks to trust, strength, and joy — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”
Psalms 5:11“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”
Psalms 63:7“Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.”
Psalms 33:20“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“Rejoice evermore.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Common questions
What does Psalms 28:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 28:7 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." The verse speaks to trust, strength, and joy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 28 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 28:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 28:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 28.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 28:7?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 28:7 include Psalms 5:11, Isaiah 12:2, and Psalms 63:7. Reading them alongside Psalms 28:7 deepens the theme of trust.
How can I pray with Psalms 28:7?
Read Psalms 28:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.