Psalm 9:1 I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.

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New International Version
For the director of music. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A psalm of David. I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

New Living Translation
I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.

English Standard Version
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
To the Chief Musician. To the tune of “Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.

New American Standard Bible
For the music director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders.

NASB 1995
For the choir director; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders.

NASB 1977
I Will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will tell of all Thy wonders.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the choir director. Almuth-labben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to Yahweh with all my heart; I will recount all Your wondrous deeds.

Amplified Bible
To the Chief Musician; on Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks and praise the LORD, with all my heart; I will tell aloud all Your wonders and marvelous deeds.

Christian Standard Bible
For the choir director: according to Muth-labben. A psalm of David. I will thank the LORD with all my heart; I will declare all your wondrous works.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the choir director: according to Muth-labben. A Davidic psalm. I will thank Yahweh with all my heart; I will declare all Your wonderful works.

American Standard Version
For the Chief Musician; set to Muth-labben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvellous works.

Contemporary English Version
I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart and tell about the wonders you have worked.

English Revised Version
For the Chief Musician; set to Muthlabben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvelous works.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
[For the choir director; according to [muth labben]; a psalm by David.] I will give [you] thanks, O LORD, with all my heart. I will tell about all the miracles you have done.

Good News Translation
I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all the wonderful things you have done.

International Standard Version
I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart, I will declare all your wonderful deeds.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. I will thank the LORD with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds!

New Heart English Bible
[For the choir director; according to Muth-labben. A Psalm by David.] I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.

Webster's Bible Translation
To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy wonderful works.

World English Bible
For the Chief Musician. Set to “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm by David. I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
TO THE OVERSEER. [SET] ON “DEATH OF THE SON.” A PSALM OF DAVID. I confess, O YHWH, with all my heart, "" I recount all Your wonders,

Young's Literal Translation
To the Overseer, 'On the Death of Labben.' -- A Psalm of David. I confess, O Jehovah, with all my heart, I recount all Thy wonders,

Smith's Literal Translation
To the overseer upon the death of Laban, chanting of David. I will praise, O Jehovah, with all my heart; I will recount all thy wonderful works.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Unto the end, for the hidden things of the Son. A psalm for David. I will give praise to thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: I will relate all thy wonders.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Unto the end. For the secrets of the Son. A Psalm of David. I will confess to you, Lord, with my whole heart. I will recount all your wonders.

New American Bible
For the leader; according to Muth Labben. A psalm of David. [2] I will praise you, LORD, with all my heart; I will declare all your wondrous deeds.

New Revised Standard Version
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
I WILL praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all thy marvelous works.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I will praise LORD JEHOVAH from my whole heart and I shall tell all your wonders, oh, Most High!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
For the Leader; upon Muthlabben. A Psalm of David. I will give thanks unto the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all Thy marvellous works.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the end, a Psalm of David, concerning the secrets of the Son. I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will recount all thy wonderful works.

Audio Bible

Context

I Will Give Thanks to the LORD
1For 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. 2I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.…

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Cross References

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

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.

Ephesians 5:19-20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

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.

Revelation 19:5
Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Romans 1:8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed all over the world.

1 Chronicles 16:8-9
“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.

Isaiah 12:4-5
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. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Psalm 7:17
I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

Psalm 28:7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.

Psalm 35:18
Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.

Treasury of Scripture

I will praise you, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will show forth all your marvelous works.

1 Samuel 17:4
And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.

praise

Psalm 7:17
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.

Psalm 34:1-4
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 103:1,2
A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name…

with my

Psalm 86:12
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 138:1
A Psalm of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.

shew

Psalm 9:14
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalm 51:15
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

Psalm 106:2
Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?

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Psalm 9

1. David praises God for executing judgment
11. He incites others to praise him
13. He prays that he may have cause to praise him

Berean Study Bible

I will give thanks
The phrase "I will give thanks" is a declaration of personal commitment and intention. In Hebrew, the word often translated as "thanks" is "yadah," which means to acknowledge or confess. This is not merely a casual expression of gratitude but a profound acknowledgment of God's character and deeds. In the context of ancient Israel, giving thanks was an integral part of worship, often accompanied by sacrifices and offerings. It reflects a heart posture of humility and recognition of God's sovereignty and goodness.

to the LORD
The term "LORD" in all capital letters is a translation of the Hebrew name "YHWH" or "Yahweh," the covenant name of God. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. In the historical context, invoking the name of Yahweh was a reminder of God's personal relationship with His people, Israel. It is a name that embodies God's holiness, justice, and mercy, and it calls the believer to a relationship of reverence and trust.

with all my heart
The phrase "with all my heart" indicates totality and sincerity. The Hebrew word for "heart" is "lev," which encompasses not just emotions but also the mind, will, and inner being. This expression signifies wholehearted devotion and undivided attention in worship. In the biblical context, the heart is the center of one's being, and to worship with all one's heart is to engage fully and sincerely in the act of thanksgiving, leaving no room for hypocrisy or half-heartedness.

I will recount
The word "recount" suggests a deliberate and detailed narration of events. In Hebrew, the word "saphar" means to count, recount, or declare. This implies an intentional act of remembering and proclaiming God's deeds. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, recounting was a way to preserve history and instill faith in future generations. It serves as a reminder of God's past faithfulness and a testimony to His ongoing work in the lives of His people.

all Your wonders
The term "wonders" refers to the miraculous and mighty acts of God. In Hebrew, "pala" denotes extraordinary events that inspire awe and reveal God's power and majesty. These wonders include acts of creation, deliverance, and provision that demonstrate God's intervention in human history. In the scriptural context, recounting God's wonders is an act of worship that acknowledges His supremacy and inspires trust in His ability to act on behalf of His people. It is a call to remember and celebrate the divine acts that have shaped the faith and identity of the community.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(1) The alphabetic arrangement is begun in its completest form. Every clause of the first stanza begins with Aleph.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 1. - I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; rather, I will give thanks (Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). The thanks are special for a great deliverance - a deliverance from some heathen enemy (vers. 5, 15), who has been signally defeated and almost exterminated (vers. 5, 6). It has been conjectured that the subjugation of Ammon (2 Samuel 12:26-31) is the occasion referred to ('Speaker's Commentary'); but the expectation of further attack (vers. 17-20) scarcely suits this period, when David's wars were well-nigh over. Perhaps the earlier victory over Ammon and Syria (2 Samuel 10:6-14), which was followed by the renewed invasion of the same nations in conjunction with "the Syrians beyond the river" (2 Samuel 10:16), is more likely to have drawn forth the composition. I will show forth all thy marvellous works; rather, I will tell forth, or I will recount all thy wondrous deeds. Not necessarily miracles, but any strange and unexpected deliverances, such as the recent one (comp. Psalm 40:5; Psalm 78:4).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

For the choirmaster.
לַ֭מְנַצֵּחַ (lam·naṣ·ṣê·aḥ)
Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5329: To glitter from afar, to be eminent, to be permanent

To [the tune of] “The Death of the Son.”
לַבֵּ֗ן (lab·bên)
Adverb
Strong's 4192: to die for the son', probably a song title

A Psalm
מִזְמ֥וֹר (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

I will give thanks
אוֹדֶ֣ה (’ō·w·ḏeh)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

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

with all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

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

I will recount
אֲ֝סַפְּרָ֗ה (’ă·sap·pə·rāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Your wonders.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

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