Psalms 9:2

“I will be glad and rejoice in thee, etc.] Not in himself, in any attainments or works of his; not in his wisdom, riches, and strength, nor in his warlike exploits, but in the Lord; not in second causes, in horses and chariots, in armies, and in the courage and valour of men, but in God, as the author of deliverance, victory, and salvation; not in God only as the God of nature and providence, but as the God of all grace, and as his covenant God and Father; and because of the blessings of this covenant, as forgiveness of sin, a justifying righteousness, etc. for he rejoiced not in his own righteousness, but in the righteousness of Christ, as well as in his person, grace, and sacrifice; so the…”

“I will be glad - I will rejoice, and will express my joy. And rejoice in thee - I will exult; I will triumph. That is, he would express his joy in God - in knowing that there was such a Being; in all that he had done for him; in all the evidences of his favor and friendship. Will sing praise to thy name - To thee; the name often being put for the person. O thou Most High - Thou who art supreme - the God over all. See the notes at Psalms 7:17. return to 'Top of Page'”

“9:2 filled with joy . . . sing praises: The psalmist often connects joy with praises, as one leads to the other (5:11-12; 32:11; 67:4; 90:14; 92:4).”

“I will be: Psa 5:11, Psa 27:6, Psa 28:7, Psa 43:4, Psa 92:4, Psa 97:12; Hab 3:17, Hab 3:18; Phi 4:4 O thou: Psa 7:17, Psa 56:2, Psa 56:3, Psa 83:18, Psa 97:9; Dan 5:18 Psalms 9:3”