Psalm 9:1-10:18 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:1-10

The title of this psalm gives a very uncertain sound concerning the occasion of penning it. It is upon Muth-labben, which some make to refer to the death of Goliath, others of Nabal, others of Absalom; but I incline to think it signifies only some tone, or some musical instrument, to which this psalm was intended to be sung; and that the enemies David is here triumphing in the defeat of are the Philistines, and the other neighbouring nations that opposed his settlement in the throne, whom he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:1

I will praise thee , O Lord, with my whole, heart ,.... This is what is called in the New Testament making melody in the heart, or singing with grace in the heart, Ephesians 5:19 ; and yet does not signify mere mental singing, but vocal singing, the heart joining therein; for the word here used for praise signifies to confess, to speak out, to declare openly the praises of God in the public congregation, as David elsewhere determines to do, Psalm 111:1 ; the heart ought to, be engaged... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart - And it is only when the whole heart is employed in the work that God can look upon it with acceptance. I will show forth - אספרה asapperah , "I will number out, or reckon up;" a very difficult task, נפלאותיך niphleotheycha , "thy miracles;" supernatural interventions of thy power and goodness. He whose eye is attentive to the operation of God's hand will find many of these. In the Vulgate this Psalm begins with Confitebor tibi,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1

Verse 1 1.I will praise the Lord. David begins the psalm in this way, to induce God to succor him in the calamities with which he was now afflicted. As God continues his favor towards his own people without intermission, all the good he has hitherto done to us should serve to inspire us with confidence and hope, that he will be gracious and merciful to us in the time to come. (158) There is, indeed, in these words a profession of gratitude for the favors which he has received from God; (159)... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart ; rather, I will give thanks (Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). The thanks are special for a great deliverance—a deliverance from some heathen enemy ( Psalms 9:5 , Psalms 9:15 ), who has been signally defeated and almost exterminated ( Psalms 9:5 , Psalms 9:6 ). It has been conjectured that the subjugation of Ammon ( 2 Samuel 12:26-31 ) is the occasion referred to ('Speaker's Commentary'); but the expectation of further attack ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-6

Thanksgiving. This and the following psalm have been considered one poem, written by the same author. This one is in a continued strain of triumph throughout, and was composed, perhaps, by David at the conclusion of the Syro-Ammonite War, or after one of his victories over the Philistines. I. NATURE OF THE PSALMIST 'S THANKSGIVING . 1 . All his powers of mind and soul took part in it. "With my whole heart." He ascribed his deliverances to God, and not to himself;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-6

The cause of gratitude. To derive benefit from the study of any ancient writings, we must translate them into our present forms of thought and ways of thinking. David as king sang these hymns to God for the nation and to the nation, and for himself; for he and the people were one. It is difficult for us to realize this, being, as we are, in lower stations and with an intenser feeling of our individuality. I. THE PRELUDE TO THIS SONG . He praises God for his marvellous works ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Praise for the destroyer's destruction. The title of this psalm is obscure. Its archaisms cannot now be satisfactorily explained. And even a reference to the most learned expositors may possibly only increase the confusion. £ The title, indeed, is very suggestive. It reads, "Upon the death of Labben." Walford regards "Muth-labben" as the name of a musical instrument. For this we can find no warrant. The word muth , which is equivalent to "death," seems to put us on a line of thought... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 9:1

I will praise thee, O Lord - That is, in view of the merciful interpositions referred to in the psalm Psalms 9:3-5, and in view of the attributes of God’s character which had been displayed on that occasion Psalms 9:7-12.With my whole heart - Not with divided affection, or with partial gratitude. He meant that all his powers should be employed in this service; that he would give utterance to his feelings of gratitude and adoration in the loftiest and purest manner possible.I will show forth - I... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 9:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 9:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 9:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 9:1-20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 9:1

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