Psalms 108

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 108 of 150

1 A Song. A Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing; yea, I will sing songs even with my glory.

2 Awake, harp and lyre! I will awake early;

3 I will thank You, O Jehovah, among the peoples; and I will sing to You among the nations.

4 For Your mercy is great above the heavens; and Your truth reaches to the clouds.

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Chapter Summary

David encourages himself to praise Jehovah. He prays for Jehovah's assistance.

Key Hebrew Words

חֶ֫סֶד mercy, lovingkindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
אֱמֶת truth, faithfulness H571 · TWOT 116k
יָדִיד beloved H3039 · TWOT 846a
יָשַׁע save, deliver H3467 · TWOT 929
תְּשׁוּעָה deliverance H8668 · TWOT 929e
בּוּס tread down H947 · TWOT 216

People & Context

David

The psalmist whose heart is fixed to sing and praise; he prays for Jehovah's right hand to save His beloved (vv. 1-6).

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