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Psalms 35:18

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 35:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will give thee thanks in the great assembly: I will praise thee among much people.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will give thee thanks in the great assembly: I will praise thee among much people.
Psalms 35:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: The abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew [it] not; They did tear me, and ceased not:
16Like the profane mockers in feasts, They gnashed upon me with their teeth.
17Lord, how long wilt thou look on? Rescue my soul from their destructions, My darling from the lions.
18I will give thee thanks in the great assembly: I will praise thee among much people.
19Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.
20For they speak not peace; But they devise deceitful words against them that are quiet in the land.
21Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me; They said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.
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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 give thee thanks in the great congregation, etc.] This is the resolution the psalmist came unto; the promise he made, that should he be delivered from his enemies, he would give God thanks in the most public manner; that is, he would acknowledge God to be the author of the mercy, and himself unworthy of it; and would ascribe glory, honour, blessing, and thanksgiving to him, in the midst of the church and people of God; they joining with him in it, when he should be restored to an attendance with them he before prays for; I will praise thee among much people; meaning the same as before, the people of God meeting together for solemn worship; the great congregation of all, and the much…”
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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
“(Compare Psa 22:22).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will give thee thanks ... - That is, When I am delivered I will publicly express my gratitude and joy. Compare Psalms 22:25; Psalms 18:49. I will praise thee among much people - Margin, “strong.” So the Hebrew. The idea here is, “strong in respect to numbers;” that is, when a large body of people should be assembled together. return to 'Top of Page'”
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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
“I will - When I shall be restored to the liberty of the publick assemblies. Psalms 35:20”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“give: Psa 22:22-25, Psa 22:31, Psa 40:9, Psa 40:10, Psa 69:30-34, Psa 111:1, Psa 116:14, Psa 116:18; Heb 2:12 praise: Psa 67:1-4, Psa 117:1, Psa 117:2, Psa 138:4, Psa 138:5; Rom 15:9 much: Heb. strong, Isa 25:3 Psalms 35:19”
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