Psalm 72:17-19
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed…

Psalm 103:1
A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

daily

Psalm 32:7
Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.

Psalm 139:17
How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them!

Lamentations 3:23
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

who daily bears our burden
This phrase highlights God's continual support and provision for His people. The imagery of God bearing burdens suggests a personal and intimate involvement in the lives of believers, reminiscent of the shepherd caring for his sheep. This can be connected to Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28-30, where He offers rest to those who are weary and burdened, emphasizing His role as a burden-bearer. Historically, this reflects the Israelites' experience of God's provision during their wilderness journey, where He provided manna daily.

the God of our salvation
This identifies God as the source of deliverance and redemption. In the Old Testament context, salvation often referred to deliverance from physical enemies or peril, as seen in the Exodus narrative. However, it also points to spiritual salvation, a theme that is fully realized in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. The title "God of our salvation" underscores the belief in God's ultimate plan for redemption, as prophesied in Isaiah 53 and fulfilled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

Selah
This term, often found in the Psalms, is thought to be a musical or liturgical pause, inviting the reader or listener to reflect on the preceding words. It serves as a moment to meditate on the profound truths expressed, allowing the weight of God's daily support and salvation to resonate deeply within the heart. The use of "Selah" encourages contemplation of God's faithfulness and the appropriate response of trust and worship.

To “bless” the Lord is to speak well of Him, to declare His worth, and to lift His name in praise (Psalm 103:1; Ephesians 1:3). The psalmist opens with worship because praise is always the right starting place. When our hearts recognize God’s greatness:

• We shift focus from ourselves to Him (Psalm 34:1–3).

• We align our minds with truth rather than circumstances (Psalm 97:1).

• We invite faith to rise, knowing He is worthy of every blessing we can utter (Revelation 5:12–13).

God does not occasionally help—He carries us “daily.” Every sunrise brings fresh evidence of His sustaining care (Lamentations 3:22–23).

• He lifts what we cannot (Psalm 55:22).

• He invites us to hand over every weight, promise in hand: “Come to Me… and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28–30).

• He shoulders our anxieties so we can walk in freedom (1 Peter 5:7).

Because the Lord literally upholds His people each day, we never face a moment alone (Deuteronomy 33:27).

The One who carries us is also the One who rescues us—body, soul, and future.

• Israel knew Him as the Deliverer from Egypt (Exodus 15:2).

• The church knows Him as the Savior through Christ’s finished work (John 3:16; Romans 1:16).

• Every believer rests in the promise that “He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him” (Hebrews 7:25).

Salvation is not limited to an initial moment; it is an ongoing reality of being kept, protected, and ultimately glorified (Philippians 1:6).

“Selah” signals a pause—an invitation to stop, breathe, and let truth sink deep.

• It encourages meditation rather than mere information (Psalm 46:10).

• It calls us to silent awe before the God who carries and saves (Habakkuk 2:20).

Taking time to reflect turns knowledge into worship and assurance.

Psalm 68:19 moves us from praise to promise to pause. We bless the Lord because He is worthy; we trust Him because He daily lifts our burdens; we rejoice because He alone saves; and we linger in holy silence to let these certainties anchor our hearts.

(19) The verb, as the italics of the Authorised Version show, is of somewhat indefinite use. It appears to have both an active and passive sense, meaning to lay a burden, or to receive a burden. Here the context seems to require the latter: who daily takes our burden for us, i.e., either the burden of trial or of sin. (Comp. a somewhat similar passage, Psalm 99:8, "thou art a God who liftest for us," i.e., as Authorised Version, "forgivest us.") But it is quite possible to render, if any put a burden on us, God is our help.