Psalm 57:9-11 I will praise you, O Lord, among the people: I will sing to you among the nations.… I. ITS THEME. Mercy and truth. 1. The blessings which flow from them reach to all men. 2. They are worthy of the unreserved confidence of all men. II. THE SPIRIT OF ITS OFFERER. 1. Strong confidence in God. 2. Fervent gratitude and reverent admiration towards God. III. ITS ENTHUSIASM. Seen in his resolution to praise God — 1. With the noblest powers of his being. 2. With choice instrumental accompaniment. 3. With affectionate zeal. IV. ITS SPHERE. Universal. V. ITS IMPERFECTION (ver. 5). Our most reverent and most enthusiastic praise is inadequate to so sublime and glorious a theme. (Anon.). Parallel Verses KJV: I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.WEB: I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations. |
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