I will give you praise, O Lord, with all my heart; I will make clear all the wonder of your works.
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I will be glad and have delight in you: I will make a song of praise to your name, O Most High.
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When my haters are turned back, they will be broken and overcome before you.
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For you gave approval to my right and my cause; you were seated in your high place judging in righteousness.
Psalms 9:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 9:1 say?
Psalms 9:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ I will give you praise, O Lord, with all my heart; I will make clear all the wonder of your works.”
Where is Psalms 9:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 9:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 9, 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 9:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 9:1 in?
Psalms 9:1 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 9:1?
Psalms 9:1 reads (BBE): “ I will give you praise, O Lord, with all my heart; I will make clear all the wonder of your works.” 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.