Psalms
“I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;”
Psalms 31:7
Psalms 31:7 (KJV) speaks to joy, God's mercy, and comfort from God — 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
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.”
Isaiah 49:13“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
Luke 15:10“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.”
Psalms 90:14“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3
Common questions
What does Psalms 31:7 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 31:7 reads: "I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;" The verse speaks to joy, God's mercy, and comfort from God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 31 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 31:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;" is Psalms 31:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 31.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 31:7?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 31:7 include Psalms 118:24, Isaiah 49:13, and Psalms 30:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 31:7 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Psalms 31:7?
Read Psalms 31:7 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.