Psalm 108:1
New International Version
A song. A psalm of David. My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.

New Living Translation
My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!

English Standard Version
My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being!

Berean Standard Bible
A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being.

King James Bible
A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

New King James Version
A Song. A Psalm of David. O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

New American Standard Bible
A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, God; I will sing, I will sing praises also with my soul.

NASB 1995
A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.

NASB 1977
My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.

Legacy Standard Bible
A Song. A Psalm of David. My heart is set, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my glory.

Amplified Bible
A Song. A Psalm of David. O God, my heart is steadfast [with confident faith]; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.

Christian Standard Bible
A song. A psalm of David. My heart is confident, God; I will sing; I will sing praises with the whole of my being.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
A song. A Davidic psalm. My heart is confident, God; I will sing; I will sing praises with the whole of my being.

American Standard Version
A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is fixed, O God; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even with my glory.

Contemporary English Version
Our God, I am faithful to you with all my heart, and you can trust me. I will sing and play music for you with all that I am.

English Revised Version
A Song, a Psalm Of David. My heart is fixed, O God; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even with my glory.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[A song; a psalm by David.] My heart is confident, O God. I want to sing and make music even with my soul.

Good News Translation
I have complete confidence, O God! I will sing and praise you! Wake up, my soul!

International Standard Version
My heart is firm, God; I will sing and praise you with my whole being.

Majority Standard Bible
A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being.

NET Bible
A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart.

New Heart English Bible
[A Song. A Psalm by David.] My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul.

Webster's Bible Translation
A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

World English Bible
A Song. A Psalm by David. My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A SONG. A PSALM OF DAVID. My heart is prepared, O God, "" I sing, indeed, I sing praise, also my glory.

Young's Literal Translation
A Song, a Psalm of David. Prepared is my heart, O God, I sing, yea, I sing praise, also my honour.

Smith's Literal Translation
Song of chanting to David. My heart being prepared, O God, I will sing and play on the harp, also mine honor.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
A canticle of a psalm for David himself. My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing, and will give praise, with my glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
A Canticle Psalm, of David himself. My heart is prepared, O God, my heart is prepared. I will sing songs, and I will sing psalms in my glory.

New American Bible
A song; a psalm of David. [2] My heart is steadfast, God; my heart is steadfast. Let me sing and chant praise.

New Revised Standard Version
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make melody. Awake, my soul!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O GOD, my heart is ready, my heart is ready; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
My heart is ready, oh God, my heart is ready; I shall glorify and sing praise in my honor.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even with my glory.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Song of a Psalm by David. O God, my heart is ready, my heart is ready; I will sing and sing psalms with my glory.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Israel's Kingdom Blessing
1A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. 2Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.…

Cross References
Psalm 57:7
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.

Psalm 103:1
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.

Psalm 138:1
Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.

Psalm 9:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalm 86:12
I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.

Psalm 111:1
Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

Psalm 119:7
I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.

Psalm 145:1
A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.

Psalm 146:2
I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

James 5:13
Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.

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.”


Treasury of Scripture

O god, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

A.

Psalm 108:1-5
A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory…

Psalm 57:7-11
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise…

Psalm 60:5-12
That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me…

my heart

Psalm 57:7-11
My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise…

I will

Psalm 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psalm 34:1
A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Psalm 104:33
I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.

my glory

Psalm 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

Psalm 71:8,15,23,24
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day…

Psalm 145:21
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

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A song. A Psalm of David.
This introduction indicates that the text is both a song and a psalm, suggesting its use in worship and liturgical settings. David, the attributed author, was the second king of Israel and a central figure in the Old Testament. His life and reign are detailed in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. David is known for his musical talent and is credited with composing many psalms, which were integral to Israel's worship practices. The dual designation as a song and a psalm highlights its purpose for both personal devotion and corporate worship.

My heart is steadfast, O God;
The phrase "my heart is steadfast" reflects a firm and unwavering commitment to God. In biblical terms, the heart often represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. A steadfast heart indicates a deep, resolute faith and trust in God, despite circumstances. This steadfastness is a recurring theme in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of a stable and faithful relationship with God. It echoes the call for believers to remain faithful and grounded in their faith, as seen in passages like James 1:6-8, which warns against being double-minded.

I will sing and make music with all my being.
This expression of worship involves the whole person, indicating that true worship is not just a matter of external actions but involves the entire self—mind, body, and spirit. Singing and making music are common forms of worship in the Bible, seen in the practices of the Israelites and the early church. The use of music in worship is a powerful means of expressing devotion and adoration to God. This phrase also points to the joy and enthusiasm that should characterize worship, as seen in other psalms like Psalm 100:1-2, which calls for joyful noise and gladness in serving the Lord. The holistic nature of this worship reflects the greatest commandment to love God with all one's heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his musical talents.

2. God
The central figure in this verse, God is the object of David's praise and the one who inspires his steadfast heart.

3. Israel
While not directly mentioned in this verse, Israel is the nation over which David ruled and often the context for his psalms of praise and worship.
Teaching Points
Steadfastness in Worship
A steadfast heart is unwavering and committed to God, regardless of circumstances. This verse encourages believers to cultivate a heart that remains firm in faith and devotion.

Wholehearted Worship
David's declaration to sing and make music "with all my being" challenges us to engage in worship with our entire selves, not holding back any part of our lives from God.

The Power of Music in Worship
Music is a powerful tool for expressing our love and devotion to God. It can uplift our spirits and draw us closer to Him, as seen in David's life.

Consistency in Praise
Regular praise and worship can strengthen our relationship with God and help us maintain a positive outlook, even in difficult times.

Heart Preparation for Worship
Preparing our hearts before coming into God's presence is crucial. A steadfast heart is one that is ready to worship and receive from God.Verse 1. - My heart is fixed. In the original form (Psalm 57:7) this emphatic phrase was reiterated, which much increased the force of the declaration. I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. It is difficult to assign any distinct meaning to the last clause, which has nothing parallel to it in Psalm 57:7.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A Song.
שִׁ֖יר (šîr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7892: A song, singing

A Psalm
מִזְמ֣וֹר (miz·mō·wr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4210: Instrumental music, a poem set to notes

of David.
לְדָוִֽד׃ (lə·ḏā·wiḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

My heart
לִבִּ֣י (lib·bî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

is steadfast,
נָכ֣וֹן (nā·ḵō·wn)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3559: To be erect

O God;
אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

I will sing
אָשִׁ֥ירָה (’ā·šî·rāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 7891: To sing

and make music
וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה (wa·’ă·zam·mə·rāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 2167: Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music

with
אַף־ (’ap̄-)
Conjunction
Strong's 637: Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though

all my being.
כְּבוֹדִֽי׃ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness


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