King James Version
Psalms 7:17
17I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.
Psalms 7:17 in other versions
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)I will thank the Lord because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
Context of Psalms 7:17
15He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. 16His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.
Read all of Psalms 7Psalms 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 speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.
- Psalms 51:14Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.
- Psalms 71:15My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.
- Psalms 98:2The Lord hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.
- Psalms 111:3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
- Psalms 145:7They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
- Psalms 9:2I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.
- Psalms 92:1It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High:
- Daniel 4:17This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
- Acts 7:48Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith 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
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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
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