Psalms 18:49 akjv — Therefore will I give thanks to you, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises to your name.

American King James Version

" Therefore will I give thanks to you, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises to your name. "

— Psalms 18:49, American King James Version

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Psalms 18 — Context

46

The LORD lives; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be exalted.

47

It is God that avenges me, and subdues the people under me.

48

He delivers me from my enemies: yes, you lift me up above those that rise up against me: you have delivered me from the violent man.

49

Therefore will I give thanks to you, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises to your name.

50

Great deliverance gives he to his king; and shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for ever more.

Psalms 18:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 18:49 say?
Psalms 18:49 in the American King James Version reads: “ Therefore will I give thanks to you, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises to your name. ”
Where is Psalms 18:49 in the Bible?
Psalms 18:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 18, verse 49.
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 18:49.
What translation should I read Psalms 18:49 in?
Psalms 18:49 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 18:49?
Psalms 18:49 reads (AKJV): “ Therefore will I give thanks to you, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises to your name. ” 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.
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