Psalms 9:11

11 Sing the praises of the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.

Psalms 9:11 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
English Standard Version (ESV)
11 Sing praises to the LORD, who sits enthroned in Zion! Tell among the peoples his deeds!
New Living Translation (NLT)
11 Sing praises to the LORD who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds.
The Message Bible (MSG)
11 Sing your songs to Zion-dwelling God, tell his stories to everyone you meet:
American Standard Version (ASV)
11 Sing praises to Jehovah, who dwelleth in Zion: Declare among the people his doings.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
11 Make music to praise the LORD, who is enthroned in Zion. Announce to the nations what he has done.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
11 Sing to the Lord, who dwells in Zion; proclaim His deeds among the peoples.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
11 Sing praises to the Lord. He rules from his throne in Zion. Tell among the nations what he has done.

Psalms 9:11 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 9:11

Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion
The psalmist having determined in the strength of grace to praise the Lord himself, and show forth all his marvellous works, and given his reasons for it, both with respect to himself in particular, and with respect to the people of God in general, here calls upon others to engage in the same work; the Lord is not only to be praised, which may be done by celebrating the perfections of his nature, and the works of his hands; by giving him thanks for mercies temporal and spiritual, and by living to his glory; but his praises are to be sung by a modulation of the voice in musical notes, as the word used signifies; see ( Song of Solomon 2:12 ) ; where the same word is used of the singing of birds; and this is to be done by the saints jointly, in concert together, as Paul and Silas in prison sang the praises of God; and there is great reason why they should join together in this work, since they share the blessings of divine grace in common together; and it is their duty to stir up one another to this service, as well as to other parts of worship: and this perfectly agrees with the exhortation to the saints, and the work they shall be employed in at the fall of Babylon, or destruction of antichrist, ( Revelation 14:1-3 ) ( 18:20 ) ( Revelation 19:1 Revelation 19:2 ) . Jehovah, to whom praises are to be sung, is described as the inhabitant of Zion, the ark and tabernacle being there before the temple was built, which were symbols of the divine Presence. The Targum paraphrases it, "who causeth his Shechinah to dwell in Zion"; as many of the Jewish writers interpret this psalm of Goliath, a doubt arises here about it, since in the days of Saul, and at the time of Goliath's death, Zion was in the hands of the Jebusites, and the ark of God was not there till many years afterwards; to this it is replied, that David might compose this psalm upon that occasion not immediately at that time, but after he was king of Israel, and when the ark was brought to Zion; or that he said this by a prophetic spirit, foreseeing that, God would dwell there; and Kimchi observes, that it was everywhere a received tradition among the people of Israel that the sanctuary would be built there; but however this be, certain it is that the church of God goes by the name of Zion frequently; see ( Psalms 2:6 ) ( 50:2 ) ( Hebrews 12:22 ) ( Revelation 14:1 ) . God by his essence and power is everywhere, he fills heaven and earth, and cannot be contained in either; his glorious presence is in heaven; his gracious presence is in his church and among his people; where they dwell he dwells, and where he dwells they dwell: hence the church is called by the same name as the Lord is here, the inhabitant of Zion, ( Isaiah 12:6 ) ; and this description of him points out the place where his praises are to be sung, in Zion; who are to sing them, the members of the church; and the reason why, because the Lord dwells in Zion; and is there a refuge for his people, and protects them;

declare among the people his doings;
what God does for the souls of men is not only to be declared among the people of God, ( Psalms 66:16 ) ; but also among the people of the world, when a suitable opportunity offers; and especially in the public ministry of the word; partly that the name of God may be exalted, his grace, goodness, and mercy be displayed; and partly that it might be the means of the conversion of God's chosen ones among them, ( Psalms 96:2 Psalms 96:3 ) ( Isaiah 12:2-4 ) ; though it may be here his doings in providence are meant, his special providential care of his church and people, and his vengeance on their enemies, on Babylon; for upon the ruin of antichrist, the judgments of God, his providential dispensations towards his church and people, will be made manifest, and all nations will be called upon to fear and worship him; see ( Jeremiah 50:28 ) ( Revelation 15:3 Revelation 15:4 ) ; the word F11 which is here used signifies such deeds and actions as are the effects of thought and counsel, and which are purposely and industriously done; and whatsoever is done by the Lord, whether in a way of grace or providence, is done after the counsel of his own will; as he thought so it is, as he purposes so it comes to pass, and all things are done well and wisely, and answer the ends and designs of them.


FOOTNOTES:

F11 (hlyle) "significat tam machinationes, sive consilia", 1 Sam. ii. 3. "quam consiliorum eventus, seu opera ipsa, quomodo", Jer. xxxii. 19. Gejerus.

Psalms 9:11 In-Context

9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
11 Sing the praises of the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.
12 For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.
13 LORD, see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death,

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 7:17
  • 2. S Psalms 2:6; Psalms 76:2
  • 3. Psalms 18:49; Psalms 44:11; Psalms 57:9; Psalms 106:27; Isaiah 24:13; Ezekiel 20:23; 1 Timothy 3:16; Psalms 107:22
  • 4. Psalms 105:1
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