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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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — David addresses Yahweh directly, committing himself to two acts: wholehearted thanksgiving and the recounting of God's wonders. The superscription assigns the psalm to the choirmaster on the tune "The Death of the Son," linking the praise to a specific liturgical context.
The words — The two verbs carry the verse: ʾōdēh (אוֹדֶ֣ה, "I will give thanks") and ʾəsaṣpērāh (אֲ֝סַפְרָ֗ה, "I will recount"), both in the qatal form expressing a firm, ongoing commitment rather than a single past act. The object niflʾōṯēkā (נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ, "your wonders") is qualified by kol (כָּל, "all"), leaving nothing out.
The thread — Psalms 86:12 repeats the "with all my heart" praise formula; 1 Chronicles 16:24 commands the declaration of God's wonders among all peoples; Psalms 145:1 opens a parallel Davidic psalm of exaltation.
Why it lands — The verse moves from feeling to speech: the speaker must name specific wonders, not merely express gratitude. It asks the reader to test whether their praise is as concrete and total as the text claims.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
To the chief Musician upon Muth–labben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
Cross-references
- Psalms 86:12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.
- 1 Chronicles 16:24 Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.
- 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.
- Psalms 103:1 Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.
- Psalms 111:1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
- Psalms 26:7 to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.
- Psalms 146:1 Hallelujah! Praise the LORD, O my soul.
- Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
- Psalms 138:1 Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.
- 1 Chronicles 16:12 Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,