Bible Strands
Psalms 57:9
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, shifting from a dawn command to musical instruments into a vow of public worship. The words — אוֹדְךָ ('od'kha, "I will give thanks to you") and אֲזַמְּרְךָ ('azamerka, "I will sing praises to you") anchor the psalmist's commitment to vocal declaration. The thread — This movement from private vow to public witness runs through Psalms 18:49, Psalms 22:22, and Psalms 96:3, where praise is directed toward the nations and assembly. Why it lands — The text first declares a future action of praising God among the peoples, then requires the reader to commit personal gratitude to cross-cultural witness without relying on emotional stimulus.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
Cross-references
- Psalms 22:22 I will proclaim Your name to my brothers; I will praise You in the assembly.
- Psalms 96:3 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
- Psalms 18:49 Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.
- Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”
- Psalms 2:1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?
- Psalms 138:1 Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.
- Psalms 138:4 All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.
- Psalms 145:10 All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.