Psalms 86:12

12 I will give thanks to you with all my heart, O Lord my God. I will honor you forever

Psalms 86:12 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 86:12

I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart
And under that consideration, that he was his God, and which itself is sufficient matter of praise; this makes him amiable, and such he is, love itself: this is a blessing of pure grace, and is the foundation of all other blessings, and continues for ever: this work of praise, which is no other than ascribing glory to God, and giving thanks unto him for mercies received, the psalmist determines to do with his whole heart, which is to be engaged in every spiritual service; even all of it, all that is within it, every power and faculty of the soul, ( Psalms 103:1 ) , which is expressive not of perfection, but sincerity:

and I will glorify thy name for evermore;
by celebrating the perfections of his nature, by giving him the glory of the works of his hands, by praising him for all favours, by devoting himself unto him, and by doing all things for his glory, and that for ever, in time as long as he lived, and to all eternity.

Psalms 86:12 In-Context

10 Indeed, you are great, a worker of miracles. You alone are God.
11 Teach me your way, O LORD, so that I may live in your truth. Focus my heart on fearing you.
12 I will give thanks to you with all my heart, O Lord my God. I will honor you forever
13 because your mercy toward me is great. You have rescued me from the depths of hell.
14 O God, arrogant people attack me, and a mob of ruthless people seeks my life. They think nothing of you.
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