Psalm 7:17

Translations

Modern

I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

Traditional

I will praise the Lord according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the Lord most high.

Literal

I will confess YHWH according to His righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of YHWH-Elyon.

Latin

Confitebor Domino secundum justitiam ejus, et psallam nomini Domini altissimi.

Original

Hebrew

English

I will thank the LORD for His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

Notes

Psalms 7:17

I will thank … sing praise: The laments in Psalms 3–7 usually shift from lament to praise, as does the entire book of Psalms.
Most High: This is an ancient title for God (see Genesis 14:19).
God is just and reliable, so his order prevails in this world.

Psalms 7:1–17

This psalm includes the following:

A lament (Psalm 7:1–2): The psalmist cries out to God for help and protection from enemies.
An oath of innocence (Psalm 7:3–5): The psalmist declares that he has done no wrong and maintains his integrity.
A call for God's justice (Psalm 7:6–9): He asks God to act against evildoers and defend the righteous.
An affirmation of God’s just kingship (Psalm 7:10–16): The psalmist praises God as a fair judge who rules the world rightly.
A concluding hymn of praise (Psalm 7:17): The psalmist ends with a song of thanksgiving, honoring God’s righteousness and deliverance.

Psalms 3:1–7:17

This group of psalms moves from an orderly world to a troubled one. Psalms 1–2 describe stability. The righteous person is blessed, and the Lord’s anointed king rules with authority.

In the psalms that follow, the tone changes. The Lord’s anointed cries out for help. He faces enemies, strong opposition, and evil plans.

It even seems at times that the Lord is far away. The psalmist feels confusion and distress instead of confidence and calm.

Theme notes and profiles

David Melchizedek Retribution

Related verses

Psalm 9:2
I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.
Psalm 98:2
The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.
Psalm 71:15–16
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure.
Psalm 111:3
Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.
Daniel 4:34
But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
Acts 7:48
However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:
Psalm 51:14
Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.
Psalm 92:8
But You, O LORD, are exalted forever!
Psalm 35:28
Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.
Psalm 145:7
They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.
Psalm 92:1
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High,
Daniel 4:25
You will be driven away from mankind, and your dwelling will be with the beasts of the field. You will feed on grass like an ox and be drenched with the dew of heaven, and seven times shall pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Benjamin, Tribe of Cush (Person) David Melchizedek Music Prayer of Manasseh Psalms, Book of Shiggaion, Shigionoth

Topics

Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Righteousness of God: Saints: Magnify

Psalm 7:17

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