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Psalms 57:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 57:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
Psalms 57:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 57

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6They have prepared a net for my steps; My soul is bowed down: They have digged a pit before me; They are fallen into the midst thereof themselves. Selah
7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing, yea, I will sing praises.
8Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.
9I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
10For thy lovingkindness is great unto the heavens, And thy truth unto the skies.
11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; [Let] thy glory [be] above all the earth. Psalm 58 For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“As His mercy and truth, so shall His praise, fill the universe. Next: Psalms Chapter 58”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people - So great a deliverance as he here hoped for, would make it proper that he should celebrate the praise of God in the most public manner; that he should make his goodness known as far as possible among the nations. See the notes at Psalms 18:49. 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
“The people - Among the Israelites, and among the Heathens, as I shall have occasion. Next: Psalms Chapter 58”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 2:1, Psa 18:49, Psa 22:22, Psa 22:23, Psa 96:3, Psa 138:1, Psa 138:4, Psa 138:5, Psa 145:10-12; Rom 15:9 Psalms 57:10”
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