Psalm 26:7
New International Version
proclaiming aloud your praise and telling of all your wonderful deeds.

New Living Translation
singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders.

English Standard Version
proclaiming thanksgiving aloud, and telling all your wondrous deeds.

Berean Standard Bible
to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.

King James Bible
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

New King James Version
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, And tell of all Your wondrous works.

New American Standard Bible
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders.

NASB 1995
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders.

NASB 1977
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving, And declare all Thy wonders.

Legacy Standard Bible
In order to proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And to recount all Your wondrous deeds.

Amplified Bible
That I may proclaim with the voice of thanksgiving And declare all Your wonders.

Christian Standard Bible
raising my voice in thanksgiving and telling about your wondrous works.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
raising my voice in thanksgiving and telling about Your wonderful works.

American Standard Version
That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all thy wondrous works.

Contemporary English Version
while gratefully singing about your wonders.

English Revised Version
That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all thy wondrous works.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
so that I may loudly sing a hymn of thanksgiving and tell about all your miracles.

Good News Translation
I sing a hymn of thanksgiving and tell of all your wonderful deeds.

International Standard Version
so I may praise you loudly with thanksgiving and declare all your wondrous acts.

NET Bible
to give you thanks, and to tell about all your amazing deeds.

New Heart English Bible
that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, and tell of all your wondrous works.

Webster's Bible Translation
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works.

World English Bible
that I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard and tell of all your wondrous deeds.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
To sound with a voice of confession, "" And to recount all Your wonders.

Young's Literal Translation
To sound with a voice of confession, And to recount all Thy wonders.

Smith's Literal Translation
To hear with the voice of praise, and to recount all thy wonders.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That I may hear the voice of thy praise: and tell of all thy wondrous works.

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that I may hear the voice of your praise and describe all your wonders.

New American Bible
To hear the sound of thanksgiving, and recount all your wondrous deeds.

New Revised Standard Version
singing aloud a song of thanksgiving, and telling all your wondrous deeds.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That I may hear the voice of thy praise and tell of all thy wondrous works.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For I have heard the voice of your glory and I shall tell all your wonders.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
That I may make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard, And tell of all Thy wondrous works.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
to hear the voice of praise, and to declare all thy wonderful works.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Vindicate Me, O LORD
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.…

Cross References
Psalm 9:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

Psalm 35:18
Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.

Psalm 40:9-10
I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. / I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.

Psalm 66:16
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.

Psalm 71:15-16
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure. / I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.

Psalm 107:22
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.

Psalm 145:6-7
They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. / They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.

Isaiah 12:4-5
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

1 Chronicles 16:8-9
“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.

1 Chronicles 16:23-24
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.

1 Chronicles 29:13
Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.

Luke 1:46-47
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 1:68
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.


Treasury of Scripture

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all your wondrous works.

That

Psalm 9:14
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalm 66:13-15
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, …

Psalm 95:2
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

tell

Psalm 71:17-19
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works…

Psalm 72:18
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

Psalm 105:2
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

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Psalm 26
1. David resorts to God in confidence of his integrity














to raise my voice in thanksgiving
This phrase emphasizes the act of vocal praise and gratitude towards God. In the biblical context, thanksgiving is a central theme, often associated with worship and sacrifice (Leviticus 7:12-15). The act of raising one's voice signifies a public declaration, reflecting the communal aspect of worship in ancient Israel. Thanksgiving was not only a personal expression but also a corporate one, as seen in the Psalms and the practices of the Israelites during festivals like Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles. This phrase also connects to the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18), highlighting a continuity in the practice of gratitude across both covenants.

and declare all Your wonderful works
This part of the verse focuses on proclaiming the deeds of God, which are often described as "wonderful" or "marvelous" throughout Scripture. The term "wonderful works" can refer to God's creation, His acts of deliverance, and His ongoing providence. In the Old Testament, recounting God's works was a way to remember His faithfulness, as seen in the retelling of the Exodus (Exodus 15:1-21) and the conquest of Canaan. This declaration serves as a testimony to others, reinforcing the community's faith and trust in God. In the New Testament, the works of Jesus Christ, including His miracles and resurrection, are seen as the ultimate demonstration of God's wonderful works, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and revealing God's redemptive plan (Acts 2:22-24).

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 26, David is expressing his desire to worship God with a pure heart.

2. Temple Worship
The context of the psalm suggests a setting of worship, likely in the tabernacle or temple, where public declarations of God's works were made.

3. God's Wonderful Works
Refers to the acts of God in creation, providence, and redemption that are worthy of praise and thanksgiving.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not just a feeling but an action. It involves actively recounting and declaring God's works.

Public Declaration of Faith
Sharing testimonies of God's works is a powerful witness to others and strengthens our own faith.

Gratitude as Worship
True worship involves a heart of gratitude, recognizing God's hand in our lives and His sovereignty over all things.

Consistency in Praise
Regularly expressing gratitude helps maintain a focus on God's goodness, even in challenging times.

Encouragement to Others
When we declare God's works, we encourage others to see His hand in their lives and join in thanksgiving.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Psalm 26:7?

2. How can we "proclaim with thanksgiving" in our daily lives?

3. What does "declare all Your wonders" mean in Psalm 26:7?

4. How does Psalm 26:7 connect with Philippians 4:6 on thanksgiving?

5. Why is it important to remember God's wonders in challenging times?

6. How can sharing God's wonders strengthen our faith community?

7. What does Psalm 26:7 reveal about the importance of public worship and thanksgiving to God?

8. How does Psalm 26:7 emphasize the role of testimony in a believer's life?

9. In what ways does Psalm 26:7 encourage believers to proclaim God's deeds?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 26?

11. Is the law based on faith or works?

12. What does 'The heavens declare the glory of God' mean?

13. What are the specific Psalms included in Hallel?

14. What does 'This is the day the Lord made' mean?
What Does Psalm 26:7 Mean
to raise my voice in thanksgiving

• David’s purpose clause—“to raise my voice in thanksgiving”—shows that gratitude is meant to be audible, intentional, and public, not merely a private sentiment.

• In Psalm 100:4 we are urged, “Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise,” confirming that thankful speech is fitting whenever we approach God.

• Thanksgiving focuses the heart on God’s character and gifts; it keeps self-pity, pride, and anxiety at bay (1 Thessalonians 5:18; Colossians 3:17).

• By literally lifting his voice, David models an outward expression of inner faith. It is a reminder that worship is not optional but a rightful response to God’s holiness and goodness.

• Practical takeaways:

– Speak out loud words of thanks in daily prayer.

– Incorporate thanksgiving into corporate worship so others hear and join.

– Let gratitude shape conversations, turning ordinary speech into continual praise.


declare all Your wonderful works

• The second aim—“declare all Your wonderful works”—moves from thankfulness for God’s gifts to testimony about His deeds.

Psalm 9:1 demonstrates the link: “I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.” The pattern is thanks, then testimony.

• Declaring “all” His works means recounting creation, providence, redemption, and personal deliverances. Psalm 96:3 urges, “Declare His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all peoples,” showing the scope is global.

Isaiah 12:4 connects praise with evangelism: “Give thanks to the LORD…make His works known among the nations.” Our public recounting invites others to trust the same faithful God.

• For believers today:

– Keep a record of answered prayers and share them.

– Weave God’s acts of salvation history into conversation—Creation, the Cross, the Resurrection.

– Like the apostles who said, “We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20), refuse silence when God’s glory is at stake.


summary

Psalm 26:7 shows two inseparable parts of worship: vocal thanksgiving and active testimony. David vows to lift his voice in gratitude and to proclaim every wonderful work God has done. These twin practices—praise and proclamation—remain the believer’s joyful duty, shaping both private devotion and public witness.

(7) That I may . . .--Literally, to make to hear the voice of praise.

Verse 7. - That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving; rather, to sound forth the voice of thanksgiving (Kay); or, to make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard (Revised Version). And tell of all thy wondrous works; or, recount them, enumerate them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
to raise
לַ֭שְׁמִעַ (laš·mi·a‘)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my voice
בְּק֣וֹל (bə·qō·wl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

in thanksgiving
תּוֹדָ֑ה (tō·w·ḏāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers

and declare
וּ֝לְסַפֵּ֗ר (ū·lə·sap·pêr)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Your wonderful works.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful


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