Psalms 13:6

I will sing to the LORD, for He has been good to me.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — The psalmist speaks directly to Yahweh immediately after affirming trust in His loving devotion and anticipating salvation. This declaration marks a transition from lament to resolved worship.

The words — אָשִׁירָה ('a.Shi.rah) literally means "I will sing," and גָמַל (ga.Mal) translates as "he has dealt bountifully" or "has been good." These verbs establish the causal link between God's action and the psalmist's response.

The thread — The motif of singing in direct response to God's goodness appears in Psalms 116:7 and Psalms 21:13, while the posture of upright praise aligns with Psalms 119:7.

Why it lands — The text states that vocal praise is the required response to recorded divine faithfulness. The reader must treat past provision as the factual ground for present worship, not as a future hope.

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The Hebrew words

אָשִׁ֥ירָה'a.Shi.rahI will sing לַיהוָ֑הla./Yah.wehto/ Yahweh כִּ֖יkifor גָמַ֣לga.Malhe has dealt bountifully עָלָֽי׃'a.La/itowards/ me

King James Version

I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.

Cross-references

Psalms 116:7 Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has been good to you.
Psalms 21:13 Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
Psalms 119:7 I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.