Psalms · Chapter 94 · Peace
Psalm 94:19 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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About Psalm 94:19
A short, easily-missed verse with a precise observation about an anxious mind. The Hebrew word translated multitude (rob) carries the sense of overwhelming abundance — too many thoughts, all at once, the way the mind feels at 3 a.m. The verse doesn't pretend the thoughts go away. It says that in the middle of them, the comforts of God find their way through, and the result isn't just relief but delight. The psalmist is describing experience, not theory. For believers familiar with racing thoughts, the verse is permission to expect God to meet you inside the noise rather than only after it stops.
Both translations, side by side
WEB · World English Bible
"In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul."
KJV · King James Version
"In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thy, while the WEB renders these as your. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Psalm 94:19 in Psalms 94
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalm 94:19 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 94. Read the full chapter →
- v.17 Unless Yahweh had been my help, my soul would have soon lived in silence.
- v.18 When I said, “My foot is slipping!” Your loving kindness, Yahweh, held me up.
- v.19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.
- v.20 Shall the throne of wickedness have fellowship with you, which brings about mischief by statute?
- v.21 They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
Book background
About the Book of Psalms
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Hebrew poetry
- Author
- David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
- Date written
- c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
- Audience
- All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
- Chapters
- 150
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.
Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.
Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Psalm 94:19
Psalm 94:19 contains 13 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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In the multitude of my thoughts within me
ITMOMT
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your comforts delight my soul.
YCDMS
Frequently asked
FAQ about Psalm 94:19
What does Psalm 94:19 say?
Psalm 94:19 reads: "In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Psalm 94:19 in?
Psalm 94:19 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.
What is Psalm 94:19 about?
Psalm 94:19 is primarily a Bible verse about Peace, with related themes including Anxiety. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Psalm 94:19 in WEB and KJV?
Psalm 94:19 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "In the multitude of my thoughts within me, your comforts delight my soul.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Psalm 94:19?
Psalm 94:19 is 13 words in the WEB translation (73 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 4 seconds.
How can I memorise Psalm 94:19?
To memorise Psalm 94:19, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Psalm 94:19 matter in Psalms?
The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other. Psalm 94:19 sits within this larger story — Psalms as a whole emphasises worship, lament, trust.
How can I apply Psalm 94:19 today?
Many readers use Psalm 94:19 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Psalm 94:19 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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Matthew 6:34
“Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
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Psalms 23:1
“A Psalm by David. Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
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Psalms 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
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Matthew 11:28
““Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
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Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
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John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
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Philippians 4:6-7
“In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which sur…”
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Psalm 23:1
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
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Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a latter end.”
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Psalms 46:1
“For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
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