Psalms 57:9
“I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.”
Psalms 57:9 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I will give praise to thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing a psalm to thee among the nations.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
- DARBYDarby
- I will give thee thanks among the peoples, O Lord; of thee will I sing psalms among the nations:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I thank Thee among the peoples, O Lord, I praise Thee among the nations.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will praise you, O Lord, among the people; I will sing to you among the nations.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I will praise you, O Lord, among the people; I will sing to you among the nations.
Context: Psalms 57
7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
8Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
9I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
About Psalms 57: A Cry for Mercy in a Time of Trouble
In Psalm 57, David pleads for God's mercy and protection during a time of great distress. He declares his trust in God's faithfulness and praises Him for His steadfast love and faithfulness. David ends the psalm with a declaration of his intention to praise and thank God among the nations.
Commentary
This psalm is a beautiful and powerful expression of trust in God in times of trouble. David's trust in God's faithfulness and love is evident throughout the psalm, even as he faces his enemies and danger. His declaration of God's greatness and his intention to praise Him in all situations is a powerful reminder of the importance of trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, no matter what we face. This psalm is a poignant reminder of God's love and faithfulness to His people, and His promise to be with us always, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.