Psalms 9:1
What does Psalms 9:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 9:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 9:1 means
Psalm 9:1 expresses the psalmist's profound commitment to praising God. The phrase "whole heart" signifies complete devotion and sincerity, indicating that this gratitude is not superficial but deeply rooted in one's being. The psalmist pledges to "tell of all your marvelous works," which refers to recounting God's mighty acts of deliverance, creation, and provision. This public declaration serves as both a personal act of worship and a testimony to others, magnifying God's character and power. The verse emphasizes an active, vocal, and heartfelt acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness, highlighting His wonders and encouraging others to recognize His greatness.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949I will give you praise, O Lord, with all my heart; I will make clear all the wonder of your works.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To the Overseer, `On the Death of Labben.' --A Psalm of David. I confess, O Jehovah, with all my heart, I recount all Thy wonders,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Unto the end, for the hidden things of the Son. A psalm for David.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I will praise Jehovah with my whole heart; I will recount all thy marvellous works.
Context
Psalm 9 opens with a declaration of praise and thanksgiving, setting the tone for a psalm that transitions between personal adoration and an appeal for justice against enemies. The immediate verses following verse 1 continue this theme of praise, recounting God's righteous judgment and intervention on behalf of the afflicted. The psalmist, traditionally identified as David, addresses Yahweh directly, expressing confidence in God's character and past actions. This initial burst of gratitude in verse 1 introduces the grounds for the psalmist's trust and subsequent prayer for divine intervention throughout the remainder of the chapter.
v.1This passage
v.2I will be glad and exult in thee; I will sing praise to thy name, O thou Most High.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 86:12
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; And I will glorify thy name for evermore.
- 1 Chronicles 29:10
Wherefore David blessed Jehovah before all the assembly; and David said, Blessed be thou, O Jehovah, the God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
- 1 Chronicles 16:24
Declare his glory among the nations, His marvellous works among all the peoples.
- Psalms 106:2
Who can utter the mighty acts of Jehovah, Or show forth all his praise?
- Psalms 103:1
Bless Jehovah, O my soul; And all that is within me, blesshis holy name.
- Isaiah 43:21
the people which I formed for myself, that they might set forth my praise.
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