Translations
Modern
A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being.
Traditional
A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
Literal
A Song. A Psalm of David. My heart being firm, O God, I will sing and make music, even with my glory!
Latin
Canticum Psalmi, ipsi David. Paratum cor meum, Deus, paratum cor meum; cantabo, et psallam in gloria mea.
Original
Hebrew
English
A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being.
Notes
This psalm combines two parts from David's other psalms (compare Psalms 57:5, 7–11; 60:5–12).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Music Psalms, Book of
Topics
Character: Firmness of Decision: David Praise for God's Goodness to Individuals Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Mercies to Individuals Stability of Character