Psalms 18 · Verse 49

Psalms 18:49

Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.
Psalms 18:49, King James Version

Psalms 18:49 in other translations

BSBTherefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.
WEBTherefore I will give thanks to you, LORD, among the nations, and will sing praises to your name.
ASVTherefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah, among the nations, And will sing praises unto thy name.
YLTTherefore I confess Thee among nations, O Jehovah, And to Thy name I sing praise,
DARBYTherefore will I give thanks to thee, Jehovah, among the nations, and will sing psalms to thy name.
BBEBecause of this I will give you praise, O Lord, among the nations, and will make a song of praise to your name.
WebsterTherefore will I give thanks to thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises to thy name.

What does Psalms 18:49 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:49-50
49-50. Paul (Ro 15:9) quotes from this doxology to show that under the Old Testament economy, others than the Jews were regarded as subjects of that spiritual government of which David was head, and in which character his deliverances and victories were typical of the more illustrious triumphs of David's greater Son. The language of Psa 18:50 justifies this view in its distinct allusion to the great promise (compare 2Sa 7:12). In all David's successes he saw the pledges of a fulfilment of that promise, and he mourned in all his adversities, not only in view of his personal suffering, but because he saw in them evidences of danger to the great interests which were committed to his keeping. It is in these aspects of his character that we are led properly to appreciate the importance attached to his sorrows and sufferings, his joys and successes.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 49 WilI I give thanks unto thee - among the heathen - Quoted by St. Paul, Rom 15:9, to prove that the calling of the Gentiles was predicted, and that what then took place was the fulfillment of that prediction. But there is a sense in which it applies particularly to David, well observed by Theodoret: "We see," says he, "evidently the fulfillment of this prophecy; for even to the present day David praises the Lord among the Gentiles by the mouth of true believers; seeing there is not a town, village, hamlet, country, nor even a desert, where Christians dwell, in which God is not praised by their singing the Psalms of David."

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 18:29-50

When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many things had contributed to David's advancement, and he owns the hand of God in them all, to teach us to do likewise. In verse #(32), and the following verses, are the gifts of God to the spiritual warrior, whereby he is prepared for the contest, after the example of his victorious Leader. Learn that we…

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Psalms 18:49 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

עַל\־'al-there-H5921
כֵּ֤ן\׀ken-foreH3651
אוֹדְךָ֖'od.KhaI will give thanks to youH3034
בַגּוֹיִ֥ם\׀va.go.Yimamong the nationsH1471
יְהוָ֑הYah.wehO YahwehH3068
וּלְשִׁמְךָ֥u.le.shim.Khaand to name yourH8034
אֲזַמֵּֽרָה\׃'a.za.Me.rahI will sing praisesH2167

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Cross references for Psalms 18:49

  • Romans 15:9

    And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

  • 2 Samuel 22:50-51

    Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name. He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

  • Psalms 138:4

    All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.

  • Psalms 108:1

    A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

  • Psalms 30:12

    To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

  • 1 Timothy 6:13

    I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

  • Psalms 14:7

    Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.

  • Psalms 108:3

    I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.

  • Psalms 72:18-19

    Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

  • Matthew 26:30

    And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
will I give thanks. or, confess.
14:7; 30:12; 72:18,19; 138:4; 2Sa 22:50,51; Ro 15:9; 1Ti 6:13
sing.
108:3; Mt 26:30; Ro 15:9

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Context

  • Psalms 18:48

    He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

  • Psalms 18:49

    Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

  • Psalms 18:50

    Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

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Psalms 18:49 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Por tanto yo te confesaré entre las gentes, oh Jehová, y cantaré á tu nombre.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Qui m’a délivré de mes ennemis! Même tu m’as élevé au-dessus de ceux qui s’élèvent contre moi, tu m’as délivré de l’homme violent.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Darum, Jehova, will ich dich preisen unter den Nationen, und Psalmen singen deinem Namen,