Psalms 57:9

9 I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations. I will praise you among the peoples.

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 have complete confidence, O God; I will sing and praise you!

8 Wake up, my soul! Wake up, my harp and lyre! I will wake up the sun.

9 I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations. I will praise you among the peoples.

10 Your constant love reaches the heavens; your faithfulness touches the skies.

11 Show your greatness in the sky, O God, and your glory over all the earth.