2 Samuel 22:50
New International Version
Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.

New Living Translation
For this, O LORD, I will praise you among the nations; I will sing praises to your name.

English Standard Version
“For this I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.

King James Bible
Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.

New King James Version
Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the Gentiles, And sing praises to Your name.

New American Standard Bible
“Therefore I will give thanks to You, LORD, among the nations, And I will sing praises to Your name.

NASB 1995
“Therefore I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the nations, And I will sing praises to Your name.

NASB 1977
“Therefore I will give thanks to Thee, O LORD, among the nations, And I will sing praises to Thy name.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore I will give thanks to You, O Yahweh, among the nations, And I will sing praises to Your name.

Amplified Bible
“For this I will give thanks and praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore I will give thanks to you among the nations, LORD; I will sing praises about your name.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore I will praise You, LORD, among the nations; I will sing about Your name.

American Standard Version
Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the nations, And will sing praises unto thy name.

Contemporary English Version
I will praise you, LORD, and I will honor you among the nations.

English Revised Version
Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the nations, and will sing praises unto thy name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
That is why I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the nations and make music to praise your name.

Good News Translation
And so I praise you among the nations; I sing praises to you.

International Standard Version
Because of all of this I will praise you among the nations, LORD, and I will sing praises to your name!

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.

NET Bible
So I will give you thanks, O LORD, before the nations! I will sing praises to you.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore I will praise you, LORD, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore I will give thanks to thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises to thy name.

World English Bible
Therefore I will give thanks to you, Yahweh, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore I confess You, O YHWH, among nations, "" And I sing praise to Your Name.

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore I confess Thee, O Jehovah, among nations. And to Thy name I sing praise.

Smith's Literal Translation
For this will I praise thee, O Jehovah, in the nations, to thy name will I play on the harp.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore will I give thanks to thee. O Lord, among the Gentiles, and will sing to thy name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of this, I will confess to you, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and I will sing to your name:

New American Bible
Thus I will proclaim you, LORD, among the nations; I will sing the praises of your name.

New Revised Standard Version
For this I will extol you, O LORD, among the nations, and sing praises to your name.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the nations, and I will sing praises to thy name.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this I shall give thanks to you among the nations, my Lord, and your name I shall sing
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore I will give thanks unto Thee, O LORD, among the nations, And will sing praises unto Thy name.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Therefore will I confess to thee, O Lord, among the Gentiles, and sing to thy name.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
49who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. 50Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name. 51Great salvation He brings to His king. He shows loving devotion to His anointed, to David and his descendants forever.”…

Cross References
Psalm 18:49
Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.

Romans 15:9
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

Psalm 57:9
I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.

Psalm 108:3
I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.

Psalm 117:1
Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!

Isaiah 12:4
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.

Psalm 96:3
Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

Psalm 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 145:4-6
One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— / the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. / They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness.

Psalm 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the nations.

Psalm 66:4
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah

Psalm 67:3-4
Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. / Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah

Psalm 86:9
All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.

Psalm 138:4-5
All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth. / They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

Isaiah 42:10-12
Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises to your name.

among

Romans 15:9
And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

I will sing

Psalm 18:49
Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

Psalm 145:1,2
David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever…

Psalm 146:1,2
Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul…

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2 Samuel 22
1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings














Therefore I will praise You
The word "therefore" indicates a conclusion drawn from previous statements or events. In the context of 2 Samuel 22, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and faithfulness throughout his life. The Hebrew root for "praise" is "yadah," which means to give thanks or confess. This act of praising is not just a response to God's actions but an acknowledgment of His character and sovereignty. David's praise is a model for believers, showing that worship is a fitting response to God's intervention and blessings in our lives.

O LORD
The term "LORD" in all capital letters represents the divine name YHWH, often pronounced as Yahweh. This is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. By using this name, David is not just addressing any deity but the specific God of Israel, who has revealed Himself to His people. This highlights the personal relationship between David and God, reminding believers of the intimacy and trustworthiness of the God they serve.

among the nations
The phrase "among the nations" signifies the universal scope of God's glory and the call for His praise to extend beyond Israel. Historically, Israel was chosen to be a light to the nations, and David's declaration anticipates the global mission of God's people. This foreshadows the Great Commission in the New Testament, where the gospel is to be proclaimed to all nations. It underscores the truth that God's works and character are not confined to one people group but are to be acknowledged and celebrated worldwide.

I will sing praises
The act of singing praises is a joyful and expressive form of worship. The Hebrew word "zamar" is used here, which involves making music or singing. This indicates that worship is not only verbal but also artistic and emotional. Singing is a powerful way to internalize and express the truths about God, engaging both the mind and the heart. It serves as a reminder that worship should be vibrant and heartfelt, reflecting the joy and gratitude of the believer.

to Your name
In biblical terms, a name represents the essence and character of a person. God's name encompasses His attributes, deeds, and reputation. By singing praises to God's name, David is acknowledging all that God is and has done. This is an invitation for believers to meditate on the nature of God and to worship Him for who He is. It is a call to honor God not just for His acts of deliverance but for His inherent holiness, love, and righteousness.

Verses 50, 51. -

"Therefore will I praise thee among the nations,
And to thy Name will I sing.
Great deliverance giveth he to his king,
And showeth grace to his messiah -
To David, and to his seed forever."
Great deliverance; literally, he maketh great the salvation of his king; that is, he rescueth him marvellously again and again. The K'ri substitutes tower, but it has no support either from the versions or from Psalm 18, though admitted into the Authorized Version. The difference between the two words "making great" and "tower" is, in the Hebrew, trifling. To his messiah. This mercy was shown to David as the anointed theocratic king, whose rule was the symbol of that of Christ.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Therefore
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

I will praise You,
אוֹדְךָ֥ (’ō·wḏ·ḵā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

O LORD,
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

among the nations;
בַּגּוֹיִ֑ם (bag·gō·w·yim)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

I will sing praises
אֲזַמֵּֽר׃ (’ă·zam·mêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

to Your name.
וּלְשִׁמְךָ֖ (ū·lə·šim·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name


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