Psalms 70:4

Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified.

Psalms 70:4 (KJV)

Context

Psalm 70 is a short psalm of urgent prayer attributed to King David. He cries out for God’s help in a time of trouble. Verse 4 turns from his own need to the whole community of the faithful.

Meaning

The verse names two groups. First are “all those that seek thee,” people who actively pursue God’s presence, guidance, and will. Seeking God means recognizing our deep need for Him and turning to Him wholeheartedly. Their response is to “rejoice and be glad in thee.” This joy is not based on easy circumstances; it flows from knowing God Himself and His character.

The second group are those who “love thy salvation.” Salvation is the deliverance and rescue God provides. Loving it means cherishing what God has done through Jesus Christ and accepting it by faith. Such people are to “say continually, Let God be magnified.” To magnify God is to exalt Him, to show Him as great, and to give Him the highest honor. This continual praise keeps God’s greatness at the center of life.

Biblical connections

This verse closely parallels Psalm 40:16, where David prays the same words with “The LORD be magnified.” The repeated theme shows how deeply David desired God’s glory. The ancient Targum paraphrases “seek thee” as seeking instruction from God and “rejoice in thee” as rejoicing in God’s word, and it renders “let God be magnified” as “let the glory of the Lord be increased.“

Application

We can pray for the joy of all who seek God, and we can practice saying “Let God be magnified” in daily speech. This habit turns our hearts from our problems toward God’s greatness.

Reflection

True gladness is found in a relationship with God, not in favorable events. Love for His salvation naturally overflows into praise.