Psalms 26:7
Psalms 26:7 in Multiple Translations
to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works.
That I may give out the voice of praise, and make public all the wonders which you have done.
singing my thanks, telling of all the wonderful things you have done.
That I may declare with the voyce of thankesgiuing, and set foorth all thy wonderous woorkes.
To sound with a voice of confession, And to recount all Thy wonders.
that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard and tell of all your wondrous deeds.
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Hear, O Lord, my voice, with which I have cried to thee: have mercy on me and hear me.
we sing songs to thank you, and we tell others the wonderful things that you have done.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 26:7
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Psalms 26:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לַ֭/שְׁמִעַ
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
תּוֹדָ֑ה
וּ֝/לְ/סַפֵּ֗ר
כָּל
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
לַ֭/שְׁמִעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
תּוֹדָ֑ה
tôwdâh
H8426
thanksgiving
N-fs
וּ֝/לְ/סַפֵּ֗ר
çâphar
H5608
to recount
Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
pâlâʼ
H6381
to wonder
V-Niphal | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 26:7
לַ֭/שְׁמִעַ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
בְּ/ק֣וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
תּוֹדָ֑ה
tôwdâh
H8426
"thanksgiving"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means thanksgiving or praise, often in the form of worship or a song. It appears in Psalm 100:1, a call to worship God with thanksgiving. The Israelites used it to express gratitude to God.
Definition: 1) confession, praise, thanksgiving 1a) give praise to God 1b) thanksgiving in songs of liturgical worship, hymn of praise 1c) thanksgiving choir or procession or line or company 1d) thank-offering, sacrifice of thanksgiving 1e) confession
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: confession, (sacrifice of) praise, thanks(-giving, offering). See also: Leviticus 7:12; Psalms 50:23; Psalms 26:7.
וּ֝/לְ/סַפֵּ֗ר
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
Conj | Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽי/ךָ
pâlâʼ
H6381
"to wonder"
V-Niphal | Suff
This Hebrew word means to wonder or be amazed, often at something great or difficult. It describes God's power and miracles in the Bible, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as 'marvelous' or 'wonderful'.
Definition: 1) to be marvellous, be wonderful, be surpassing, be extraordinary, separate by distinguishing action 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be beyond one's power, be difficult to do 1a2) to be difficult to understand 1a3) to be wonderful, be extraordinary 1a3a) marvellous (participle) 1b) (Piel) to separate (an offering) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to do extraordinary or hard or difficult thing 1c2) to make wonderful, do wondrously 1d) (Hithpael) to show oneself wonderful or marvellous
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, (arise...too, be too) hard, hidden, things too high, (be, do, do a, shew) marvelous(-ly, -els, things, work), miracles, perform, separate, make singular, (be, great, make) wonderful(-ers, -ly, things, works), wondrous (things, works, -ly). See also: Genesis 18:14; Psalms 75:2; Psalms 9:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 26:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 26:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 26:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 26:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 26:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 26:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
- Sermons on Psalms 26:7
Context — Vindicate Me, O LORD
5I hate the mob of evildoers, and refuse to sit with the wicked.
6I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,
7to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.
8O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides. 9Do not take my soul away with sinners, or my life with men of bloodshed,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 9:1 | I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. |
| 2 | Psalms 71:17–19 | O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come. Your righteousness reaches to the heavens, O God, You who have done great things. Who, O God, is like You? |
| 3 | Psalms 145:5 | the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. |
| 4 | Psalms 100:4–5 | Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 1:27 | I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, |
| 6 | Psalms 95:2 | Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song. |
| 7 | Psalms 116:12–14 | How can I repay the LORD for all His goodness to me? I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD. I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people. |
| 8 | Psalms 72:18 | Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. |
| 9 | Psalms 119:27 | Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders. |
| 10 | Psalms 136:4–5 | He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever. By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever. |
Psalms 26:7 Summary
[Psalms 26:7 is about expressing our gratitude to God for all that He has done for us, and telling others about His great works. This can be done through singing, praying, or simply sharing our stories with others (Psalms 107:22). By doing so, we can cultivate a heart of thanksgiving and praise, which is a key part of our relationship with God (Psalms 100:4). As we reflect on God's wonderful works, we can remember His faithfulness and goodness, and trust Him to continue working in our lives (Lamentations 3:22-23).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of raising one's voice in thanksgiving in Psalms 26:7?
Raising one's voice in thanksgiving is an expression of joyful praise to God, similar to what is described in Psalms 100:1, where we are called to 'shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.'
What are the wonderful works of God being referred to in this verse?
The wonderful works of God refer to His mighty deeds, such as creation (Psalms 8:1-9), redemption (Isaiah 53:1-12), and providence (Matthew 6:25-34), which are worthy of declaration and praise.
How can we declare God's wonderful works in our daily lives?
We can declare God's wonderful works by sharing our testimonies of His goodness (Revelation 12:11), singing hymns and psalms that glorify Him (Ephesians 5:19), and living a life that reflects His character (Colossians 3:1-17).
Is this verse only applicable to public worship, or can it be applied to private devotion as well?
While this verse does mention going about God's altar, which may imply public worship, the principles of thanksgiving and declaring God's wonderful works can be applied to private devotion as well, as seen in Psalms 119:164, where the psalmist gives thanks to God seven times a day.
Reflection Questions
- What are some of the wonderful works of God that you have experienced in your life, and how can you declare them to others?
- How can you cultivate a heart of thanksgiving, even in difficult circumstances, as described in 1 Thessalonians 5:18?
- What role does memory play in declaring God's wonderful works, and how can you use your memories to praise Him, as seen in Psalms 42:4?
- How can you balance the desire to declare God's wonderful works with the need for humility and avoiding pride, as warned against in Proverbs 16:18?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,.... Or "cause to hear with the voice of confession" (z): the meaning is, that the view of the psalmist, in compassing the altar of God in the manner
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works. That I may ... wondrous works - in having so marvelously delivered me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
Publish, or, proclaim, to wit, thy wondrous works, as it here follows. With the voice of thanksgiving; accompanying my sacrifices with my own solemn thanksgivings and songs of praise.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
Psalms 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.Ver. 7. That I may publish] This was the end David propounded to himself in all his solemn services; that he might set up God, and not serve himself upon God. And tell of all thy wondrous works] All God’ s mercies to his are wonders if well weighed in their several circumstances. But we commonly deal by them as Solomon did by the brass of the temple, it was so much that he weighed it not.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
(7) That I may . . .—Literally, to make to hear the voice of praise.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
Verse 7. That I may publish] I have endeavoured to act so as always to keep a conscience void of offence towards thee and towards man. I have made a profession of faith in thee, and salvation from thee, and my practice gives no lie to my profession.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 26:7
7. That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving] Better, as R.V., that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard. thy wondrous works] Or, marvellous works. See note on Psalms 9:1.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving - literally, “that I may cause to be heard;” that is, that I may make known to others.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 26:7
7. That I may publish—For this purpose he approaches the altar and joins in the public praise.
Sermons on Psalms 26:7
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Praise Is Your Pathway by Jack Hayford | Jack Hayford emphasizes the importance of looking back at our journey to gain clarity on our current direction. He highlights the significance of praise in our lives, urging believ |
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Blood on Your Own Hands by Chuck Smith | This sermon focuses on the themes of praising God with a whole heart, seeking refuge in Him, and the importance of delivering God's word faithfully even in the face of rejection. I |
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Jap-06 the Righteous Judgements of God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that many people have been influenced by the world's interpretation of history and current events. He argues that we should view natural dis |
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The History of Rock - Part 2 by Alan Ives | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of maintaining a natural and normal approach to music in worship. He compares the excitement and thrill of extra musical notes |
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Creation-Providence-Redemption - Part 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker marvels at the intricate design of the human body and the wonders of God's creation. He expresses gratitude for the gift of eyesight and emphasizes the |
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I Will Show Forth All Thy Marvellous Works! by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher shares the story of a woman named Guluduba who had a difficult life as the breadwinner of her family. Despite having to walk long distances to work and |
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Who Can Stop the Lord Almighty? by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the unwavering power of God in his sermon 'Who Can Stop the Lord Almighty?' based on Psalms 9. He reassures believers that God is always on their side, reg |