Trusting God: Our Strength and Shield

Bible verse of the day - Psalm 28:7 

New International Version (NIV):  

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him."

NLT (New Living Translation):

"The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving."

KJV (King James Version):

"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."

NKJV (New King James Version):

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him."

ESV (English Standard Version):

"The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him."

MSG (The Message):

"Blessed be GOD— he proved he’s on my side; he gave me help. He turned my heart around, and now I’m ecstatic; I’ve thrown my lot in with him."

What We Learn from This Verse: 

God is Our Strength and Shield: 

No matter the challenges we face, God provides strength to endure and protects us like a shield. He stands between us and the forces that seek to harm us.

Trust in God Brings Help and Joy: 

When we put our full trust in God, He not only helps us but fills us with joy and gratitude. This shows that trusting God leads to inner peace and external celebration of His goodness.

Response in Praise: 

Each version emphasizes the psalmist's response to God's help—bursting into joyful praise. It reminds us that when we experience God's protection and assistance, our natural response should be worship and thanksgiving.

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