Psalms 9:14

That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

That I may shew forth {H5608} all thy praise {H8416} in the gates {H8179} of the daughter {H1323} of Zion {H6726}: I will rejoice {H1523} in thy salvation {H3444}.

so that I can proclaim all your praises at the gates of the daughter of Tziyon and rejoice in this deliverance of yours."

that I may declare all Your praises— that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.

That I may show forth all thy praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalms 9:14 (KJV): "That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation."

Commentary on Psalms 9:14

This verse from Psalm 9 captures the psalmist's profound desire to publicly declare God's goodness and saving acts. It is a powerful expression of thanksgiving and a commitment to worship.

Context

Psalm 9 is a psalm of thanksgiving, traditionally attributed to David, celebrating God's righteous judgment and deliverance from enemies. The preceding verses describe God's justice against the wicked and His role as a refuge for the oppressed. Following these declarations of God's power and faithfulness, verse 14 expresses the psalmist's personal response: a fervent desire to offer public praise for the salvation he has experienced and witnessed.

Key Themes

  • Public Praise and Worship: The core of the verse is the psalmist's aspiration to "shew forth all thy praise," indicating a desire for open and communal declaration of God's attributes and deeds. This is not a private devotion but a public testimony.
  • Salvation and Deliverance: The foundation of this praise and joy is God's "salvation." This refers to God's act of delivering, preserving, and rescuing His people from distress, enemies, or sin.
  • Rejoicing: The response to God's salvation is profound joy – "I will rejoice in thy salvation." This joy is a natural outflow of experiencing God's saving power.
  • Zion's Significance: The specific location, "the gates of the daughter of Zion," emphasizes the communal and spiritual center of Israel, where God's presence resided and where public life unfolded.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "shew forth" (from the Hebrew saphar) means to recount, declare, or proclaim. It implies a detailed and public narration of God's mighty acts, not just a general acknowledgment. The chosen venue, "the gates of the daughter of Zion," is highly significant. The "gates" were the most prominent public places in ancient cities, serving as courts of law, marketplaces, and social gathering points. To praise God "in the gates" meant to do so openly, before all the people. "Daughter of Zion" is a poetic personification of Jerusalem, the holy city, or its inhabitants, reinforcing the idea of worship within the sacred community and its central hub. For context on the importance of these gates, consider Psalms 122:2.

Practical Application

Psalms 9:14 encourages believers today to not keep their faith and experience of God's salvation private. Just as the psalmist desired to publicly declare God's praise in the most visible parts of his society, we are called to bear witness to God's goodness in our spheres of influence. Our joy in God's saving power should lead to open declarations of His faithfulness. This verse reminds us that true rejoicing stems from God's deliverance and that our worship, whether corporate or individual, should be a profound and public declaration of praise, rooted in the psalmist's deep personal experience of God's saving power and faithfulness.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 13:5

    But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

  • Psalms 106:2

    Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? [who] can shew forth all his praise?

  • Psalms 20:5

    We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up [our] banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

  • Psalms 51:12

    Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me [with thy] free spirit.

  • Psalms 35:9

    And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.

  • 1 Samuel 2:1

    ¶ And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

  • Isaiah 37:22

    This [is] the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, [and] laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.

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