18 For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends. Galatians 6:14, KJV: "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world." Paul's Ministry Defended. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. All that matters is God’s glory. 1 (A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.) 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. Psalm 34:2-4 King James Version (KJV) 2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. Psalms 34:2 Context. BOAST, v.i. Barnes' Notes on the Bible. KJV But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 4 I sought the LORD, … 1. to inflate; L. fastus. 2. The approved are those who are commended by God. 3 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. To glory; to speak with laudable pride and ostentation of meritorious persons or things. 1 (A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.) 4 I sought the Lord , and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed: Corinthians-2 10:13 But we will not boast of things without [our] measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. The Lord’s Commending (10:18) The approved are not those who commend themselves. To brag,or vaunt one's self; to make an ostentatious display, in speech, of one's own worth, property, or actions. 4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord - I myself will rejoice and exult in him. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. St. Paul. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Galatians 6:14, NASB: "But far be it from me to boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." 17 But he who boasts is to boast in the Lord. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. 3 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. KJV Dictionary Definition: boast boast. Cor.9. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. NKJV But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to … I boast of you to them of Macedonia. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 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