Psalms 26:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 26:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works.
Psalms 26:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, etc.] Or “cause to hear with the voice of confession” f418: the meaning is, that the view of the psalmist, in compassing the altar of God in the manner he proposed, was not to offer upon it any slain beast; but to offer the sacrifices of praise upon that altar, which sanctifies the gift, and from whence they come with acceptance to God; even for all mercies, both temporal and spiritual, and that with a confession and acknowledgment of sin and unworthiness; all this is agreeable to the will of God; it is well pleasing in his sight, what glorifies him, and is but our reasonable service; and tell of all thy wondrous works; of creation and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving - literally, “that I may cause to be heard;” that is, that I may make known to others. The idea is, that he would make known to others what he had learned from God; or that He would make known to them the delights of His service, and seek to win them to His worship. This he would do with a thankful remembrance of the favors which he had himself enjoyed, or as an expression of his gratitude for the mercies which had been conferred on him. As expressive of his gratitude to God, he would endeavor to win others also to His service. And tell of all thy wondrous works - The wonderful things which thou hast done - thy works of creation, providence,…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“That: Psa 9:14, Psa 66:13-15, Psa 95:2, Psa 100:4, Psa 100:5, Psa 116:12-14, Psa 116:18, Psa 116:19, Psa 118:19, Psa 118:27, Psa 134:2; Deu 26:2-10; Sa1 1:24, Sa1 1:27; Ch2 20:26-29 tell: Psa 71:17-19, Psa 72:18, Psa 105:2, Psa 119:27, Psa 136:4, Psa 136:5, Psa 145:5; Luk 19:37-40 Psalms 26:8”
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