Psalms 69:30-34 - Compare All Versions
Psalms 69:30-34 NIV (New International Version)
I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with its horns and hooves. The poor will see and be glad— you who seek God, may your hearts live! The LORD hears the needy and does not despise his captive people. Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and all that move in them
Psalms 69:30-34 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. This will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs. When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive. For the LORD hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are prisoners. Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and everything that moves in them.
Psalms 69:30-34 NLT (New Living Translation)
Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving. For this will please the LORD more than sacrificing cattle, more than presenting a bull with its horns and hooves. The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged. For the LORD hears the cries of the needy; he does not despise his imprisoned people. Praise him, O heaven and earth, the seas and all that move in them.
Psalms 69:30-34 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
I will praise God’s name with song and exalt him with thanksgiving. That will please the LORD more than an ox, more than a bull with horns and hooves. The humble will see it and rejoice. You who seek God, take heart! For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise his own who are prisoners. Let heaven and earth praise him, the seas and everything that moves in them
Psalms 69:30-34 KJV (King James Version)
I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the LORD Better than an ox or bullock that hath horns and hoofs. The humble shall see this, and be glad: And your heart shall live that seek God. For the LORD heareth the poor, And despiseth not his prisoners. Let the heaven and earth praise him, The seas, and every thing that moveth therein.
Psalms 69:30-34 NKJV (New King James Version)
I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving. This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bull, Which has horns and hooves. The humble shall see this and be glad; And you who seek God, your hearts shall live. For the LORD hears the poor, And does not despise His prisoners. Let heaven and earth praise Him, The seas and everything that moves in them.
Psalms 69:30-34 MSG (The Message)
Let me shout God’s name with a praising song, Let me tell his greatness in a prayer of thanks. For GOD, this is better than oxen on the altar, Far better than blue-ribbon bulls. The poor in spirit see and are glad— Oh, you God-seekers, take heart! For GOD listens to the poor, He doesn’t walk out on the wretched. You heavens, praise him; praise him, earth; Also ocean and all things that swim in it.
Psalms 69:30-34 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
I will praise the name of God with song, And exalt Him with thanksgiving. And it will please the LORD better than an ox Or bull with horns and hoofs. The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God, let your heart revive. For the LORD hears the needy, And does not despise those of His who are prisoners. ¶Heaven and earth shall praise Him, The seas and everything that moves in them.
Psalms 69:30-34 AMP (Amplified Bible)
I will praise the name of God with song And magnify Him with thanksgiving. And it will please the LORD better than an ox Or a young bull with horns and hoofs. The humble have seen it and are glad; You who seek God [requiring Him as your greatest need], let your heart revive and live. [Ps 22:26; 42:1] For the LORD hears the needy And does not despise His who are prisoners. ¶Let heaven and earth praise Him, The seas and everything that moves in them.
Psalms 69:30-34 NET (New English Translation)
I will sing praises to God’s name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks! That will please the LORD more than an ox or a bull with horns and hooves. The oppressed look on – let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged! For the LORD listens to the needy; he does not despise his captive people. Let the heavens and the earth praise him, along with the seas and everything that swims in them!