Psalm 18:49

49 That is why I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the nations and make music to praise your name.

Psalm 18:49 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 18:49

Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the
Heathen
These words are cited by the apostle, in ( Romans 15:9 ) ; and applied to the conversion of the Gentiles, which is manifestly prophesied of in some preceding verses of this psalm: there it is rendered, "I will confess to thee among the Gentiles"; and designs not confession of sin, nor profession of the truth, but an acknowledgment of unworthiness, joined with thankfulness for mercies received; done in the most public manner, not only in the congregation of the righteous, but before the Heathen conquered by him; owning before them all, that the victories he had obtained over them were not to be ascribed to his arm and sword, but to the power of the Lord;

and sing praises unto thy name;
which is comely for the saints to do, and which Jesus Christ himself did, in the great congregation of his disciples, and among the Gentiles, by his apostles, and others, on the account of the conversion of them.

Psalm 18:49 In-Context

47 God gives me vengeance! He brings people under my authority.

48 He saves me from my enemies. You lift me up above my opponents. You rescue me from violent people.

49 That is why I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the nations and make music to praise your name.

50 He gives great victories to his king. He shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his descendant forever.