Psalms 9:1

Psalms 9:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
• New International Version (NIV)I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.

Context of Psalms 9:1

I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works. 2I will be glad and exult in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High. 3When mine enemies turn back, they stumble and perish at thy presence.

Psalms 9:1 word by word

אוֹדֶ֣ה יְ֭הוָה בְּכָל־לִבִּ֑י אֲ֝סַפְּרָ֗ה כָּל־נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 9:1

• 1 Samuel 17:4And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.
• Psalms 7:17I will give thanks unto the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
• Psalms 34:1I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
• Psalms 103:1Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
• Psalms 145:1I will extol thee, my God, O King; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
• Psalms 146:1Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul.
• 1 Chronicles 29:10Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, O LORD, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
• Isaiah 12:1And in that day thou shalt say, I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD; for though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortest me.
• Hebrews 13:15Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name.
• Revelation 5:9And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
• Psalms 86:12I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
• Psalms 111:1Praise ye the LORD. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
• Psalms 138:1I will give thee thanks with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.
• Luke 10:27And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
• Psalms 9:14That I may shew forth all thy praise: in the gates of the daughter of Zion, I will rejoice in thy salvation.
• Psalms 51:15O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

Commentaries on Psalms 9:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart - And it is only when the whole heart is employed in the work that God can look upon it with acceptance. I will show forth - אספרה asapperah, "I will number out, or reckon up;" a very difficult task, נפלאותיך niphleotheycha, "thy miracles;" supernatural interventions of thy power and goodness. He whose eye is attentive to the operation of God's hand will find many of these. In the Vulgate this Psalm begins…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1I will praise thee, O Lord - That is, in view of the merciful interpositions referred to in the psalm Psalm 9:3-5, and in view of the attributes of God‘s character which had been displayed on that occasion Psalm 9:7-12. With my whole heart - Not with divided affection, or with partial gratitude. He meant that all his powers should be employed in this service; that he would give utterance to his feelings of gratitude and adoration in the loftiest and…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1David praises God for protecting his people. (1-10) And for cause to praise him. (11-20) Verses 1-10 If we would praise God acceptably, we must praise him in sincerity, with our whole heart. When we give thanks for some one particular mercy, we should remember former mercies. Our joy must not be in the gift, so much as in the Giver. The triumphs of the Redeemer ought to be the triumphs of the redeemed. The almighty power of God is that which the strongest…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The verb translated as give thanks is also translated as thank in Psalm 7:17. This shows a strong connection between Psalms 7 and 9 (see 7:17; 8:1–2). The phrase with all my heart shows the psalmist’s deep devotion and commitment (Psalms 86:12; 111:1; 119:10; 138:1). I will recount: These stories teach the next generation (Psalms 78:4; 145:4). If forgotten, a generation might easily turn away from the Lord (Psalms 78:11, 32). Your wonders: These include…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-201. Heartfelt gratitude will find utterance.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 9:1

• Desire
• Heart
• Music
• Thankfulness

In the dictionaries

• Cry
• Endure
• Gate
• Inquisition
• Muthlabben
• Perpetual
• Refuge
• Rejoice
• Snare
• Acrostic

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