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Psalms 9:11
11Sing to the Lord, who dwells in Zion; proclaim his deeds among the nations.
Psalms 9:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
- New International Version (NIV)Sing the praises of the Lord, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Sing praises to the Lord, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people.
Context of Psalms 9:11
9The Lord is a refuge for the persecuted, a refuge in times of trouble. 10Those who know your name trust in you because you have not abandoned those who seek you, Lord. Sing to the Lord, who dwells in Zion; proclaim his deeds among the nations. 12For the one who seeks an accounting for bloodshed remembers them; he does not forget the cry of the oppressed. 13Be gracious to me, Lord; consider my affliction at the hands of those who hate me. Lift me up from the gates of death,
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זַמְּר֗וּ לַ֭יהוָה יֹשֵׁ֣ב צִיּ֑וֹן הַגִּ֥ידוּ בָ֝עַמִּ֗ים עֲלִֽילוֹתָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 9:11
- Psalms 33:1Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones; praise from the upright is beautiful.
- Psalms 47:6Sing praise to God, sing praise; sing praise to our King, sing praise!
- Psalms 96:1Sing a new song to the Lord; let the whole earth sing to the Lord.
- Psalms 148:1Hallelujah! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights.
- Psalms 78:68He chose instead the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loved.
- Psalms 132:13For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his home:
- Isaiah 12:6Cry out and sing, citizen of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel is among you in his greatness.”
- Isaiah 14:32What answer will be given to the messengers from that nation? The Lord has founded Zion, and his oppressed people find refuge in her.
- Hebrews 12:22Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God (the heavenly Jerusalem), to myriads of angels, a festive gathering,
- Revelation 14:1Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion, and with him were 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads.
- Psalms 66:2Sing about the glory of his name; make his praise glorious.
- Psalms 96:10Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken. He judges the peoples fairly.”
- Psalms 105:1Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples.
- Psalms 107:22Let them offer thanksgiving sacrifices and announce his works with shouts of joy.
- Psalms 118:17I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the Lord has done.
- Isaiah 12:4and on that day you will say, “Give thanks to the Lord; proclaim his name! Make his works known among the peoples. Declare that his name is exalted.
Commentaries on Psalms 9:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Declare among the people his doings - It is the duty of all those who have received the salvation of God, to recommend him and his salvation to the whole circle of their acquaintance, Christians, so called, when they meet, seldom speak about God! Why is this? Because they have nothing to say.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Sing praises to the Lord - As the result of these views of his character, and at the remembrance of his doings. The heart of the psalmist is full of exultation and joy at the remembrance of the divine interposition, and he naturally breaks out into these strong expressions, calling on others to rejoice also. Which dwelleth in Zion - On the word Zion, see the notes at Psalm 2:6. Compare Psalm 3:4; Psalm 5:7. As Zion was the place where at this time the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-20Verses 11-20 Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised, not only desire to praise him better themselves, but desire that others may join with them. There is a day coming, when it will appear that he has not forgotten the cry of the humble; neither the cry of their blood, or the cry of their prayers. We are never brought so low, so near to death, but God can raise us up. If he has saved us from spiritual and eternal death, we may thence hope…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11The psalm writers often connect the idea that God dwells (or sits, or is enthroned) with a specific place, such as: heaven (Psalm 2:4; see 47:9), Jerusalem, "between the cherubim"(Psalms 80:1; 99:1), "on high" (Psalm 113:5), or "at my right hand" (Psalm 110:1). Since the Lord rules the world, everyone must know about his unforgettable deeds of salvation (see Psalm 9:1; 64:9; 66:16; 105:1).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. (Compare Psa 2:6; 3:4).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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