Psalms 7:17

Psalms 7:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.
• New International Version (NIV)I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.

Context of Psalms 7:17

15He digged a pit, and hollowed it out, and is fallen into the hole that he made. 16His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violence shall come down upon his own pate. I will praise Jehovah according to his righteousness, and will sing forth the name of Jehovah the Most High.

Psalms 7:17 word by word

אוֹדֶ֣ה יְהוָ֣ה כְּצִדְק֑וֹ וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה שֵֽׁם־יְהוָ֥ה עֶלְיֽוֹן׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 7:17

• Psalms 35:28And my tongue shall talk of thy righteousness, [and] of thy praise, all the day.
• Psalms 51:14Deliver me from blood-guiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
• Psalms 71:15My mouth shall declare thy righteousness, [and] thy salvation all the day: for I know not the numbers [thereof].
• Psalms 98:2Jehovah hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the nations.
• Psalms 111:3His work is majesty and splendour, and his righteousness abideth for ever.
• Psalms 145:7They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
• Psalms 9:2I will be glad and rejoice in thee; I will sing forth thy name, O Most High.
• Psalms 92:1It is good to give thanks unto Jehovah, and to sing psalms unto thy name, O Most High;
• Daniel 4:17This sentence is by the decree of the watchers, and the decision by the word of the holy ones: that the living may know that the Most High ruleth over the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
• Acts 7:48But the Most High dwells not in [places] made with hands; as says the prophet,

Commentaries on Psalms 7:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness - I shall celebrate both his justice and his mercy. I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. The name of God is often put for his perfections. So here, עלין יהוה שם shem Yehovah Elyon ; "The perfections of Jehovah, who is above all." My old Scotico - English MS., mentioned at the conclusion of the introduction, begins at this verse, where are the following words by way of paraphrase: Sang…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness - That is, particularly as manifested in the treatment of the righteous and the wicked, protecting the one, and bringing deeserved punishment upon the other. The purpose of the psalm is to show this. In the course of the psalm the author had declared his full conviction that this was the character of God, and now, in view of this, he says that he will render to him the praise and glory which such a…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-17Verses 10-17 David is confident that he shall find God his powerful Saviour. The destruction of sinners may be prevented by their conversion; for it is threatened, If he turn not from his evil way, let him expect it will be his ruin. But amidst the threatenings of wrath, we have a gracious offer of mercy. God gives sinners warning of their danger, and space to repent, and prevent it. He is slow to punish, and long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17I will thank … sing praise: The laments in Psalms 3–7 usually shift from lament to praise, as does the entire book of Psalms. Most High: This is an ancient title for God (see Genesis 14:19). God is just and reliable, so his order prevails in this world.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. his righteousness--(Psa 5:8). Thus illustrated in the defense of His servant and punishment of the wicked.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 7:17

• Praise

In the dictionaries

• Most High
• Angry
• Bend
• Cush
• Mindful
• Psalms
• Shiggaion
• Cush (2)
• Cushi
• God

Commentaries on Psalms 7

• 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
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary