Psalms 109:30

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 109:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will give great thanks unto Jehovah with my mouth; Yea, I will praise him among the multitude.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will give great thanks unto Jehovah with my mouth; Yea, I will praise him among the multitude.
Psalms 109:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 109

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
30I will give great thanks unto Jehovah with my mouth; Yea, I will praise him among the multitude.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth, etc.] Vocally, and in the highest strains. Yea, I will praise him among the multitude: of converted persons, both Jews and Gentiles, and by them: or, “among the mighty” f1566; or great ones; the great congregation, as in (<192225>Psalm 22:25) among the innumerable and mighty angels in heaven; or, as the Targum, “among the wise men;” his own disciples, made wise unto salvation, and to win souls; being filled with the gifts of wisdom and knowledge; among and with whom Christ sung an hymn of praise after the celebration of the supper, (<402630>Matthew 26:30).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will greatly praise the Lord with my mouth - I will sing abundant praises to him. Compare the notes at Isaiah 38:20. Yea, I will praise him among the multitude - In the great congregation. I will publicly acknowledge his goodness and mercy. See the notes at Psalms 22:25. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“greatly: Psa 7:17, Psa 9:1, Psa 22:22, Psa 22:25, Psa 71:22, Psa 71:23, Psa 108:1-3 I will praise: Psa 22:22-25, Psa 35:18, Psa 107:32, Psa 111:1, Psa 116:12-18, Psa 138:1, Psa 138:4; Heb 2:12 Psalms 109:31”
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