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Psalms 9:1

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

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To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise [thee], O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.

Psalms 9:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 9:1

Theological / Devotional

With my whole heart. The psalm opens in a mood of deepest gratitude. Here there is no divided affection. All the psalmist’s powers are employed in praising God. Moreover, the expression of thankfulness is wholehearted and sincere, finding an outlet in far more than lip service.

All thy marvellous works. The psalmist is ever eager to praise God for all God’s blessings to him, not only for the deliverances that constitute the immediate cause for praise. The particular divine interpositions are referred to in vs. 3–5.

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