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Psalms 35:28
Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God and the surrounding community, transitioning from a plea for vindication to a declaration of worship. The moment occurs after the speaker anticipates divine intervention against opposing forces.
The words — The Hebrew תֶּהְגֶּה (teh.Geh) literally means "it will utter" or "will continually speak," paired with לְשׁוֹנִי (le.sho.n/i) for "my tongue." This verb emphasizes persistent, active declaration rather than a single utterance.
The thread — This motif of persistent vocal praise appears in Psalms 71:24, 145:21, and 51:14, where the psalmist pledges ongoing proclamation of God’s righteousness and name.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to commit to uninterrupted verbal witness regardless of circumstances. It frames worship as a sustained discipline of declaring God’s character rather than a reaction to immediate relief.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.
Cross-references
- Psalms 71:24 My tongue will indeed proclaim Your righteousness all day long, for those who seek my harm are disgraced and confounded.
- Psalms 145:21 My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.
- Psalms 51:14 Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.
- Psalms 145:5 the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
- Psalms 34:1 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
- Psalms 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
- Psalms 71:15 My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
- Psalms 104:33 I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
- Psalms 145:1 A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.