Psalms
“My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.”
Psalms 71:23
Psalms 71:23 (KJV) speaks to joy, praise, and redemption — 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
“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalms 150:6“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”
Psalms 47:1“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6“My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:”
Psalms 63:5“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2
Common questions
What does Psalms 71:23 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 71:23 reads: "My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed." The verse speaks to joy, praise, and redemption. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 71 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 71:23 in the King James Version?
Yes. "My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed." is Psalms 71:23 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 71.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 71:23?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 71:23 include Psalms 150:6, Psalms 47:1, and Psalms 27:6. Reading them alongside Psalms 71:23 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Psalms 71:23?
Read Psalms 71:23 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.