Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. New Living Translation You are my God, and I will praise you! You are my God, and I will exalt you! English Standard Version You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you. Berean Standard Bible You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You. King James Bible Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. New King James Version You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You. New American Standard Bible You are my God, and I give thanks to You; You are my God, I exalt You. NASB 1995 You are my God, and I give thanks to You; You are my God, I extol You. NASB 1977 Thou art my God, and I give thanks to Thee; Thou art my God, I extol Thee. Legacy Standard Bible You are my God, and I give thanks to You; You are my God, I exalt You. Amplified Bible You are my God, and I give thanks to You; [You are] my God, I extol You. Christian Standard Bible You are my God, and I will give you thanks. You are my God; I will exalt you. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God; I will exalt You. American Standard Version Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee. Contemporary English Version The LORD is my God! I will praise him and tell him how thankful I am. English Revised Version Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation You are my God, and I give thanks to you. My God, I honor you highly. Good News Translation You are my God, and I give you thanks; I will proclaim your greatness. International Standard Version You are my God, and I will praise you; my God, and I will exalt you. Majority Standard Bible You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You. NET Bible You are my God and I will give you thanks! You are my God and I will praise you! New Heart English Bible You are my God, and I will give thanks to you. You are my God, I will exalt you. Webster's Bible Translation Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. World English Bible You are my God, and I will give thanks to you. You are my God, I will exalt you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou [are] my God, and I confess You, "" My God, I exalt You. Young's Literal Translation My God Thou art, and I confess Thee, My God, I exalt Thee. Smith's Literal Translation Thou my God, and I will praise thee: my God, I will exalt thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, and I will exalt thee. I will praise thee, because thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible You are my God, I give you thanks; my God, I offer you praise. New Revised Standard Version You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will extol you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThou art my God, and I will give thanks to thee; thou art my God, I will exalt thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You are my God, I shall confess you. You are my God, I shall praise you! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto Thee; Thou art my God, I will exalt Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thou art my God, and I will give thee thanks: thou art my God, and I will exalt thee. I will give thanks to thee, for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…27The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. 28You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You. 29Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.… Cross References Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Psalm 95:6 O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. Psalm 100:3-4 Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. / Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. 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 86:12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. Psalm 30:12 that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever. Psalm 99:5 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy! 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. 1 Chronicles 16:8-10 “Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 1 Chronicles 29:13 Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name. Isaiah 25:1 O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness. Isaiah 42:8 I am the LORD; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. Jeremiah 33:11 the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Treasury of Scripture You are my God, and I will praise you: you are my God, I will exalt you. my God Psalm 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. Psalm 146:2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. Exodus 15:2 The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him. Jump to Previous Confess Exalt Extol Honour Praise ThanksJump to Next Confess Exalt Extol Honour Praise ThanksPsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed You are my God, and I will give You thanks. This declaration of personal relationship with God reflects the covenantal language found throughout the Old Testament, where God identifies Himself as the God of Israel (Exodus 20:2). The psalmist's acknowledgment of God as "my God" signifies a personal and communal bond, echoing the intimate relationship between God and His people. Giving thanks is a central theme in the Psalms, often associated with worship and recognition of God's faithfulness and deliverance (Psalm 100:4). Historically, thanksgiving was expressed through sacrifices and offerings at the temple, a practice rooted in the Levitical laws (Leviticus 7:12-15). This phrase also anticipates the New Testament teaching of giving thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18), highlighting a continuous thread of gratitude in the believer's life. You are my God, and I will exalt You. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 118, traditionally attributed to King David, who expresses personal devotion and gratitude to God. 2. God (Yahweh) The central figure in this verse, acknowledged as the personal God of the psalmist, deserving of thanks and exaltation. 3. The Temple While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 118 suggests a setting of worship, possibly linked to the temple in Jerusalem. 4. Israel The nation of Israel, often the collective voice in the Psalms, expressing communal worship and thanksgiving to God. 5. The Exodus An event that underpins much of Israel's worship, reflecting on God's deliverance and faithfulness, which is a recurring theme in the Psalms. Teaching Points Personal Relationship with GodThe psalmist's declaration, "You are my God," emphasizes a personal relationship with God. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a personal and intimate connection with God, recognizing Him as their own. Attitude of Gratitude The commitment to give thanks is a central theme. Christians are called to maintain an attitude of gratitude, acknowledging God's goodness and faithfulness in their lives. Exaltation in Worship Exalting God is an act of worship that goes beyond words. It involves lifting God high in our hearts and lives, prioritizing His glory in all we do. Consistency in Praise The repetition of "You are my God" and the actions of giving thanks and exalting God suggest consistency. Believers should strive for regular and consistent praise, regardless of circumstances. Community Worship While the verse is personal, it is also part of a communal psalm. Christians are encouraged to join together in worship, strengthening their faith and witness as a community.Verse 28. - Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. This is the acknowledgment made by each and all, and probably repeated many times, while the sacrifice is being consumed upon the altar. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Youאַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are my God, אֵלִ֣י (’ê·lî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty and I will give You thanks. וְאוֹדֶ֑ךָּ (wə·’ō·w·ḏe·kā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan You are my God, אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י (’ĕ·lō·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative [and] I will exalt You. אֲרוֹמְמֶֽךָּ׃ (’ă·rō·wm·me·kā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise Links Psalm 118:28 NIVPsalm 118:28 NLT Psalm 118:28 ESV Psalm 118:28 NASB Psalm 118:28 KJV Psalm 118:28 BibleApps.com Psalm 118:28 Biblia Paralela Psalm 118:28 Chinese Bible Psalm 118:28 French Bible Psalm 118:28 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 118:28 You are my God and I will (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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