Meaning, commentary and cross references
Psalms 29:11
“May the Lord give strength to his people!
May the Lord bless his people with peace!”In other translations
KJV · King James Version
The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
NIV · New International Version
The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
WEB · World English Bible
The LORD will give strength to his people. The LORD will bless his people with peace.
What does Psalms 29:11 mean?
John Gill · Exposition of the Entire Bible, on Psalms 29:11
The Lord will give strength unto his people,.... His special people, his covenant people, whom he has chosen for himself; these are encompassed with infirmities, and are weak in themselves; but there is strength for them in Christ: the Lord promises it unto them, and bestows it on them, and which is a pure gift of his grace unto them; this may more especially regard that strength, power, and dominion, which will be given to the people of the most High in the latter day; since it follows, upon the account of the everlasting kingdom of Christ; the Lord will bless his people with peace: with internal peace, which is peculiar to them, and to which wicked men are strangers; and which arises from…
John Gill, Exposition of the Entire Bible (1746–63). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Matthew Henry · Commentary on the Whole Bible, on Psalms 29:1–11
First, He will qualify them for his service: He will give strength to his people, to fortify them against every evil work and to furnish them for every good work; out of weakness they shall be made strong; nay, he will perfect strength in weakness. Secondly, He will encourage them in his service: He will bless his people with peace. Peace is a blessing of inestimable value, which God designs for all his people. The work of righteousness is peace (great peace have those that love thy law); but much more the crown of righteousness: the end of righteousness is peace; it is endless peace.
Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
John Calvin · Commentaries, on Psalms 29:9–11
11. Jehovah will give strength to his people. He returns to his former doctrine, namely, that although God exhibits his visible power to the view of the whole world indiscriminately, yet he exerts it in a peculiar manner in behalf of his elect people. Moreover, he here describes him in a very different manner from what he did formerly; that is to say, not as one who overwhelms with fear and dread those to whom he speaks, but as one who upholds, cherishes, and strengthens them.
John Calvin, Commentaries (Calvin Translation Society English text). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Context: Psalms 29:8–11 (WEB)
8The LORD’s voice shakes the wilderness. The LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. 9The LORD’s voice makes the deer calve, and strips the forests bare. In his temple everything says, “Glory!” 10The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood. Yes, the LORD sits as King forever. 11The LORD will give strength to his people. The LORD will bless his people with peace.
Cross references
- Isaiah 40:31
but those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.
- Numbers 6:24–27
‘The LORD bless you, and keep you.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all.
- Isaiah 41:10
Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
- John 16:33
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have trouble; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
- Isaiah 40:29
He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.
- Psalms 37:11
- Psalms 68:35