Psalms 30:12

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 30:12 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. Psalm 31 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. Psalm 31 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
Psalms 30:12 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 30

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. Psalm 31 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent, etc.] Meaning either his soul, the more noble and glorious part of him; or the members of his body, his tongue, which is the glory of it, and with which he glorified God; (see <191609>Psalm 16:9); compared with (<440226>Acts 2:26), this was the end that was to be answered by changing the scene of things; and which was answered; O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever; to the end of life, as long as he had a being, and to all eternity, (<19A433>Psalm 104:33). Jerom interprets the whole psalm of the resurrection of Christ.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Though "my" is supplied before "glory" it is better as in Psa 16:9, to receive it as used for tongue, the organ of praise. The ultimate end of God's mercies to us is our praise to Him. Next: Psalms Chapter 31”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee - Margin, my “tongue,” or my “soul.” DeWette renders it, “my heart.” The Aramaic Paraphrase: “that the honorable of the world may praise thee.” The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate: “my glory.” The reference is, undoubtedly, to what the psalmist regarded as most glorious, honorable, exalted, in himself. There is no evidence that he referred to his “tongue” or his “heart” particularly, but the expression seems to be equivalent to “my highest powers” - all the powers and faculties of my nature. The “tongue” would indeed be the instrument of uttering praise, but still the reference is rather to the exalted powers of the soul than to the…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“My glory - My tongue. Next: Psalms Chapter 31”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“my glory: that is, my tongue, or my soul, Psa 16:9, Psa 57:8; Gen 49:6 and: Luk 19:40; Act 4:20 I will: Psa 13:6, Psa 71:14, Psa 71:23, Psa 145:2, Psa 146:1, Psa 146:2; Rev 4:8, Rev 4:9, Rev 7:12 Next: Psalms Chapter 31”
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