Psalm 52:9

Translations

Modern

I will praise You forever, because You have done it. I will wait on Your name—for it is good—in the presence of Your saints.

Traditional

I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.

Literal

I will confess You forever, because You have done it. And I will call on Your name, for it is good before of Your holy ones.

Latin

Confitebor tibi in sæculum, quia fecisti; et exspectabo nomen tuum, quoniam bonum est in conspectu sanctorum tuorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

I will praise You forever, because You have done it. I will wait on Your name—for it is good—in the presence of Your saints.

Notes

Psalms 52:8–9

The psalmist commits himself to a life of trust in the Lord.
An olive tree can live a long time with proper care (Psalms 1:3; 128:3). The psalmist wants to be near the Lord, who is his Savior and the source of his blessings (Psalms 18:6; 23:6).

Psalms 52:1–9

Wicked people use words to destroy relationships and communities. They foolishly think that they can be heroes by their words (Psalm 52:1–4), but their downfall comes suddenly (52:5–7). In contrast, the godly renew their commitment to the Lord (Psalm 52:8–9) and find security in their future with him.

Psalms 51:1–65:13

These psalms of David share a common theme. They reflect on the experience of evil. In Psalm 51, the psalmist admits his wrongdoing and asks for God's forgiveness. Psalms 52–64 express sorrow over specific evils David faced. A song of praise (Psalm 65) brings David's laments to an end.

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David

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Proverbs 18:10
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Ephesians 3:20–21
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
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Psalm 48:9–10
Within Your temple, O God, we contemplate Your loving devotion.

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