¶ To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise [thee], O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
To the chief Musician {H5329} upon Muthlabben {H4192}{H1121}, A Psalm {H4210} of David {H1732}. I will praise {H3034} thee, O LORD {H3068}, with my whole heart {H3820}; I will shew forth {H5608} all thy marvellous works {H6381}.
For the leader. On the death of Labben. A psalm of David: I give thanks to ADONAI with all my heart. I will tell about all your wonderful deeds.
I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.
I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works.
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Psalms 86:12
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore. -
1 Chronicles 16:24
Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. -
Psalms 111:1
¶ Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with [my] whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and [in] the congregation. -
Psalms 145:1
¶ David's [Psalm] of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. -
Psalms 145:3
Great [is] the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness [is] unsearchable. -
Psalms 103:1
¶ [A Psalm] of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, [bless] his holy name. -
Psalms 103:2
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
Psalms 9:1 opens a powerful psalm of praise and thanksgiving by King David, setting the tone for a declaration of God's righteous judgment and deliverance.
Context
This verse introduces Psalm 9 as "A Psalm of David," indicating its authorship by the renowned King of Israel, known for his deep devotion and poetic expression. The superscription "To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben" is a musical instruction, though the precise meaning of Muthlabben is debated among scholars. Some interpret it as "upon the death of the son," possibly alluding to a historical event such as David's victory over Goliath (whose death ushered in a new era for Israel) or another significant triumph or sorrow. Regardless of the exact musical connotation, it suggests a specific, perhaps solemn or triumphant, occasion for which this psalm was composed and performed in public worship.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Psalms 9:1 serves as a timeless call to worship for believers today. It encourages us to: