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Psalms 26:7
to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the LORD while approaching the altar after washing his hands in innocence. This declaration of praise occurs at the threshold of worship, linking ritual preparation with public testimony.
The words — The Hebrew terms תּוֹדָה (todah) and נִפְלְאוֹתֶיךָ (nifle'otekha) literally mean "thanksgiving" and "your wonders." They anchor the psalmist's action of raising his voice to recount God's mighty deeds.
The thread — This pattern of vocal thanksgiving and recounting divine wonders appears in Psalms 9:1, Psalms 71:17, and Psalms 145:5. Each reference connects personal gratitude with the proclamation of God's majestic works.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to pair ritual cleansing with vocal proclamation of God's deeds. It demands that worship move from private preparation to public declaration without emotional embellishment.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Cross-references
- Psalms 9:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.
- Psalms 71:17 O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.
- Psalms 145:5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
- 1 Samuel 1:24 Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh.
- 1 Samuel 1:27 I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,
- 2 Chronicles 20:26 On the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Beracah, where they blessed the LORD. Therefore that place is called the Valley of Beracah to this day.
- Psalms 9:14 that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.
- Psalms 66:13 I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—
- Psalms 72:18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.
- Psalms 95:2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.