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Psalms 7:17
17I will thank the Lord because he is just; I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High.
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
15They dig a deep pit to trap others, then fall into it themselves. 16The trouble they make for others backfires on them. The violence they plan falls on their own heads. I will thank the Lord because he is just; I 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
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 7:17
- Psalms 35:28Then I will proclaim your justice, and I will praise you all day long.
- Psalms 51:14Forgive me for shedding blood, O God who saves; then I will joyfully sing of your forgiveness.
- Psalms 71:15I will tell everyone about your righteousness. All day long I will proclaim your saving power, though I am not skilled with words.
- Psalms 98:2The Lord has announced his victory and has revealed his righteousness to every nation!
- Psalms 111:3Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails.
- Psalms 145:7Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness.
- Psalms 9:2I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.
- Psalms 92:1It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to the Most High.
- Daniel 4:17For this has been decreed by the messengers; it is commanded by the holy ones, so that everyone may know that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world. He gives them to anyone he chooses— even to the lowliest of people.”
- Acts 7:48However, the Most High doesn’t live in temples made by human hands. As the prophet says,
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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