Psalms 7:17
Psalms 7:17 in Multiple Translations
I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
I will give thanks unto Jehovah according to his righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of Jehovah Most High.
I will give praise to the Lord for his righteousness; I will make a song to the name of the Lord Most High.
I will thank the Lord because he does what is right; I will sing praises to the name of the Lord Most High.
I wil praise the Lord according to his righteousnes, and will sing praise to the Name of the Lord most high.
I thank Jehovah, According to His righteousness, And praise the name of Jehovah Most High!
I will give thanks to the LORD according to his righteousness, and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
His sorrow shall be turned on his own head: and his iniquity shall comedown upon his crown.
I praise Yahweh because he always acts righteously/justly; I sing to praise Yahweh, the one who is much greater than any other god.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 7:17
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Psalms 7:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יָשׁ֣וּב
עֲמָל֣/וֹ
בְ/רֹאשׁ֑/וֹ
וְ/עַ֥ל
קָ֝דְקֳד֗/וֹ
חֲמָס֥/וֹ
יֵרֵֽד
יָשׁ֣וּב
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
עֲמָל֣/וֹ
ʻâmâl
H5999
trouble
N-cs | Suff
בְ/רֹאשׁ֑/וֹ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וְ/עַ֥ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
קָ֝דְקֳד֗/וֹ
qodqôd
H6936
crown
N-ms | Suff
חֲמָס֥/וֹ
châmâç
H2555
violence
N-ms | Suff
יֵרֵֽד
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 7:17
יָשׁ֣וּב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
עֲמָל֣/וֹ
ʻâmâl
H5999
"trouble"
N-cs | Suff
This word refers to trouble or hard work that causes worry or pain, whether physical or mental, like the struggles of the Israelites in the book of Exodus.
Definition: 1) toil, trouble, labour 1a) trouble 1b) trouble, mischief 1c) toil, labour
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: grievance(-vousness), iniquity, labour, mischief, miserable(-sery), pain(-ful), perverseness, sorrow, toil, travail, trouble, wearisome, wickedness. See also: Genesis 41:51; Ecclesiastes 1:3; Psalms 7:15.
בְ/רֹאשׁ֑/וֹ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
וְ/עַ֥ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
קָ֝דְקֳד֗/וֹ
qodqôd
H6936
"crown"
N-ms | Suff
Qodqod means the crown of the head, referring to the top or scalp. It describes the upper part of the head, often translated as crown or scalp in the KJV Bible.
Definition: head, crown of head, top of head, hairy crown, scalp
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: crown (of the head), pate, scalp, top of the head. See also: Genesis 49:26; Job 2:7; Psalms 7:17.
חֲמָס֥/וֹ
châmâç
H2555
"violence"
N-ms | Suff
This word describes violence, injustice, or cruelty, often referring to unfair treatment of others. In Isaiah and Jeremiah, it condemns oppressive behaviors, highlighting the need for justice and fairness. It involves wrongdoing and harm to others.
Definition: violence, wrong, cruelty, injustice
Usage: Occurs in 59 OT verses. KJV: cruel(-ty), damage, false, injustice, [idiom] oppressor, unrighteous, violence (against, done), violent (dealing), wrong. See also: Genesis 6:11; Proverbs 10:11; Psalms 7:17.
יֵרֵֽד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
Study Notes — Psalms 7:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 7:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 7:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 7:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 7:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 7:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 7:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 7:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 7:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 7:17
- Sermons on Psalms 7:17
Context — I Take Refuge in You
15He has dug a hole and hollowed it out; he has fallen into a pit of his own making.
16His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.
17I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 9:2 | I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. |
| 2 | Psalms 98:2 | The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. |
| 3 | Psalms 71:15–16 | My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure. I will enter in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone. |
| 4 | Psalms 111:3 | Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever. |
| 5 | Psalms 92:8 | But You, O LORD, are exalted forever! |
| 6 | Daniel 4:34 | But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. |
| 7 | Psalms 51:14 | Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness. |
| 8 | Psalms 35:28 | Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long. |
| 9 | Acts 7:48 | However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: |
| 10 | Psalms 145:7 | They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness. |
Psalms 7:17 Summary
Psalms 7:17 means that we should be thankful to God for being perfectly just and fair, and we should sing and praise Him because He is the Most High God over all things. This verse reminds us that even in difficult times, we can trust in God's righteousness and give Him thanks, just like the Psalmist did. As we reflect on God's righteousness, we can offer prayers of gratitude, like the ones in Psalms 100:4, and sing songs that glorify Him, because He is worthy of our praise (Revelation 4:11). By doing so, we acknowledge His supreme authority and power over our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to thank the LORD for His righteousness?
Thanking the LORD for His righteousness means acknowledging and appreciating God's perfect justice and moral integrity, as seen in Psalms 7:17 and also in Psalms 119:137, where it says God is righteous and His judgments are upright.
Why is the name of the LORD described as the Most High?
The name of the LORD is described as the Most High to emphasize God's supreme authority and power over all things, as also stated in Psalms 57:2 and Psalms 138:6, where His name is exalted above all else.
How can I practically thank the LORD for His righteousness in my daily life?
You can thank the LORD for His righteousness by offering prayers of gratitude, singing hymns and songs that glorify God, and by living a life that reflects God's moral standards, as encouraged in Colossians 3:16 and Psalms 100:4.
What is the connection between righteousness and singing praise to God?
Righteousness and singing praise to God are connected because when we acknowledge and appreciate God's righteousness, it naturally leads to worship and praise, as seen in Psalms 7:17 and also in Revelation 15:3-4, where the saints sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, praising God's righteous judgments.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I reflect on God's righteousness in my own life and express gratitude for it?
- How does recognizing God as the Most High impact my perspective on life's challenges and troubles?
- What are some specific situations or experiences where I can apply the principle of thanking God for His righteousness, as seen in Psalms 7:17?
- How can I balance the acknowledgment of God's righteousness with my own failures and shortcomings, and still offer sincere praise to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 7:17
I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness,.... Or on account of it, as it was displayed in vindicating the innocent, and punishing the wicked; so Pharaoh having ordered male infants of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 7:17
I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 7:17
According to his righteousness, declared and asserted by him in their exemplary punishment, and my seasonable and wonderful deliverance.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 7:17
Psalms 7:17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.Ver. 17. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness] i.e. His faithfulness in keeping promise with his people, and with myself in particular. I will say to his honour, as Deuteronomy 32:4, "A God of truth, and without iniquity, just and right is he." And will sing praise to the name, &c.] Where the psalmist mentioneth the overthrow of the wicked. Laus praecedit et sequitur, saith R. Joshua Ben Levi here, as in this place, and Psalms 9:2
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 7:17
Verse 17. I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness] I shall celebrate both his justice and his mercy. I will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. The name of God is often put for his perfections. So here, שם יהוה עלין shem Yehovah Elyon; "The perfections of Jehovah, who is above all." My old Scotico-English MS., mentioned at the conclusion of the introduction, begins at this verse, where are the following words by way of paraphrase: Sang falles til ioy; and he that synges well that name, his ioy es mare than i kan tell. Those who are happy may sing; and he who can duly celebrate the name of God, who knows it to be a strong tower into which he can run and find safety, has inexpressible happiness. That is the sense of the above. ANALYSIS OF THE SEVENTH PSALM I. His appeal to God by way of petition, Psalms 7:1; Psalms 7:2; Psalms 7:6. II.
The reasons of this appeal, - set down through the whole Psalm. III. His doxology or thanksgiving, Psalms 7:17. I. He begins his appeal with a petition for deliverance from his persecutors: "Save me and deliver me," Psalms 7:1. In which he desires God to be, 1. Attentive to him: 1. Because of the relation between them. For he was the Lord his God. 2. He trusted in him: "O Lord my God, I trust in thee," Psalms 7:1. 2.
Benevolent to him. For he was now in danger of death. He had, 1. Enemies. 2. Many enemies. 3. Persecuting enemies. 4. But one above the rest, a lion ready to rend him in pieces; so that if God forsook him, he would do it. "Save me from those that persecute me," c., Psalms 7:2. II. And then he gives his reasons why he doth appeal to his God, which are: 1.
His own innocence. 2. God's justice. 1. He makes a protestation of his innocence. He was accused that he lay in wait, and plotted for Saul's life and kingdom but he clears himself, shows the impossibility of it, and that with a fearful imprecation. 1. O Lord-if I have done any such thing as they object; if I have rewarded evil to him that was at peace with me, Psalms 7:3; Psalms 7:4, which was indeed an impossible matter. For I have delivered him-as Saul in the cave, 1 Samuel 24:2. His imprecation - Then let mine enemy persecute me-let him take both my life and my honour, kingdom, property, and whatever thou hast promised me. 2. And, which is the second reason of this appeal, being innocent, he calls for justice. "Arise, O Lord-lift up thyself-awake for me to judgment." For, 1. The rage of my enemies is great. 2.
The judgment was thine that chose me to be king of thy people. Awake for me. 3. This will be for thy honour, and the edification of thy Church. "The congregation of thy people shall compass thee about.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 7:17
17. A closing doxology. I will praise the Lord] R.V., I will give thanks unto the Lord. The idea conveyed by this word, so characteristic of the Psalter, is that of the acknowledgement due from man to God for His goodness. Hence the rendering of the LXX, ἐξομολογήσομαι, and of the Vulg., confitebor. according to his righteousness) Manifested and vindicated in the judgment of the wicked. the name of the Lord Most High] Since He has thus revealed Himself in His character of Supreme Governor of the world. On the title Most High see Appendix, Note II.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 7:17
I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness - That is, particularly as manifested in the treatment of the righteous and the wicked, protecting the one, and bringing deeserved punishment upon the other.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 7:17
14-17. He travaileth—Literally, he shall bring forth with pain. The dark hearted Cush of the title now re-appears. He brings forth in his conduct, with agony, what he had already conceived in his heart.
Sermons on Psalms 7:17
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The Secret of Gladness by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller emphasizes the secret of gladness in the Christian life, asserting that true joy is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in God's love and grace. He explains th |
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Good Cheer by Mary Wilder Tileston | Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the importance of maintaining a cheerful heart and spirit, emphasizing that true cheerfulness comes from being at rest in God and satisfied with |
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Psalm 98 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the unending praise and adoration due to the Lord for His marvelous works, especially in the redemption through Christ. The victory of Jesus over sin and Sata |
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Give to Jesus Glory by Earle Maxwell | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a song of testimony in our lives. He shares a personal experience of traveling in the Philippines and witnessing the |
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How to Approach Biblical - Part 1 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince emphasizes the importance of understanding the sovereignty, majesty, and justice of God to receive biblical prophecy. It highlights God's perfect justic |
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(Daniel) the Kings Experience by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of King Nebuchadnezzar from the book of Daniel. The preacher highlights how God took a definite action in the king's life, breakin |
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Knowing God as Our Father - Inwardly (Tamil) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God as our Father and understanding His sovereignty. It highlights the significance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to truly e |