Psalms 57:9

9 I'm thanking you, God, out loud in the streets, singing your praises in town and country.

Psalms 57:9 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 57:9

I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people
Either among the people of Israel, as Aben Ezra, when each of the tribes meet together; and so it denotes the public manner in which he would praise God for his salvation: or among the Gentiles, as the following clause shows;

I will sing unto thee among the nations:
the Apostle Paul seems to have reference to this passage in ( Romans 15:9 ) ; which he produces as a proof of the Gentiles glorifying God for his mercy in sending the Gospel among them, and calling them by his grace; by which they appeared to be his chosen and redeemed ones; and in forming them into Gospel churches, among whom his praise was sung: for this supposes something to be done among the Gentiles, which should occasion praise; and here the psalmist represents the Messiah, who in his ministers and members praise God for his wonderful mercy to the Gentile world, as follows.

Psalms 57:9 In-Context

7 I'm ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe, Ready to sing, ready to raise a tune:
8 "Wake up, soul! Wake up, harp! wake up, lute! Wake up, you sleepyhead sun!"
9 I'm thanking you, God, out loud in the streets, singing your praises in town and country.
10 The deeper your love, the higher it goes; every cloud is a flag to your faithfulness.
11 Soar high in the skies, O God! Cover the whole earth with your glory!
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