O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
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Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
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I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
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For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
Psalms 108:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 108:1 say?
Psalms 108:1 in the King James Version reads: “O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.”
Where is Psalms 108:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 108:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 108, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 108:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 108:1 in?
Psalms 108:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 108:1?
Psalms 108:1 reads (KJV): “O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.