With my mouth I will thank the LORD profusely; I will praise Him in the presence of many. With my mouthThis phrase emphasizes the personal and vocal nature of the praise being offered. In the Hebrew context, the mouth is often seen as the instrument of expression for the heart's overflow. The act of speaking or singing aloud is a public declaration of one's faith and gratitude. Historically, vocal praise was a central part of Jewish worship, as seen in the Psalms, which were often sung or recited in the temple. This phrase encourages believers to not only feel gratitude internally but to express it outwardly, sharing their faith with others. I will thank the LORD
The act of thanking the LORD is a central theme in the Psalms and reflects a heart of gratitude and recognition of God's sovereignty and goodness. The Hebrew word for "thank" here is often associated with confession and praise, indicating a deep acknowledgment of God's character and deeds. In a conservative Christian perspective, this is a call to remember and recount the blessings and faithfulness of God in one's life, fostering a spirit of thankfulness that transcends circumstances. in the great assembly
This phrase refers to the gathering of the faithful, a community of believers coming together to worship and praise God. In ancient Israel, the assembly was a place of communal worship, where the people of God would gather to hear the Word, offer sacrifices, and sing praises. The "great assembly" signifies the importance of corporate worship and the power of collective praise. It underscores the idea that while personal devotion is vital, there is also a significant place for communal expressions of faith, where believers can encourage and edify one another. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 109, David is expressing his commitment to praise God despite facing adversaries. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure of praise in this verse, representing God's covenantal relationship with His people. 3. The AssemblyThe "presence of many" suggests a public setting, possibly the congregation of Israel, where David intends to declare God's praises. Teaching Points The Power of Public PraisePublicly declaring God's goodness strengthens the faith of the community and serves as a testimony to unbelievers. Gratitude as a LifestyleCultivating a heart of gratitude, as David exemplifies, transforms our perspective and aligns us with God's will. Courage in WorshipPraising God "in the presence of many" requires boldness, especially when facing opposition or adversity. The Role of the Mouth in WorshipOur words have power; using them to thank and praise God can uplift our spirits and those around us. Consistency in PraiseDavid's commitment to abundant praise challenges us to be consistent in our worship, regardless of our circumstances. Bible Study Questions 1. How does David's commitment to praise God publicly challenge your own approach to worship? 2. In what ways can you incorporate more gratitude into your daily life, following David's example? 3. How does public praise serve as a testimony to others, and how can you practice this in your community? 4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure that your words consistently reflect praise and gratitude to God? 5. How do other scriptures, such as Hebrews 13:15 and 1 Thessalonians 5:18, reinforce the message of Psalm 109:30? How can these connections deepen your understanding of praise and thanksgiving? Connections to Other Scriptures Psalm 22:22This verse also speaks of declaring God's name in the assembly, emphasizing public worship and testimony. Hebrews 13:15Encourages believers to continually offer a sacrifice of praise, connecting the Old Testament practice with New Testament teaching. 1 Thessalonians 5:18Calls for giving thanks in all circumstances, aligning with David's commitment to thank the LORD abundantly. People David, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Abundantly, Celebrate, Extol, Greatly, Midst, Mouth, Multitude, Praise, Thank, Thanks, Throng, Yea, YesDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 109:30 8660 magnifying God
8667 praise, examples Library Psalm. Cix. 21. ; Micah, vi. 9
Psalm. cix. 21.; Micah, vi. 9. Sweet is Thy mercy, O my God! When humbled at Thy feet, I learn the lessons of Thy rod, Thy mercy, Lord, is sweet. For Thou dost not in wrath chastise, But when I go astray, "Return," a voice behind me cries, "Walk here;--this is the way." Impatient of Thine easy yoke, If heedless yet I roam, Some sharp affliction, with a stroke Of kindness, warns me home. That godly sorrow then I feel, Which nothing can control, Until the hand that wounded, heal, That bruised me, …
James Montgomery—Sacred Poems and HymnsIf Anyone Shall Say that Jesus as Man is Only Energized by the Word Of...
If anyone shall say that Jesus as man is only energized by the Word of God, and that the glory of the Only-begotten is attributed to him as something not properly his: let him be anathema. Notes. Nestorius. VII. If any one says that the man who was formed of the Virgin is the Only-begotten, who was born from the bosom of the Father, before the morning star was (Ps. cix., 3) [256] , and does not rather confess that he has obtained the designation of Only-begotten on account of his connection with …
Philip Schaff—The Seven Ecumenical Councils First Antiphon and Psalm
Third Tone (a ending) Chanter Dum esset rex Choir in accubitu suo, nardus mea dedit odorem suavitatis. Alleluia. Dixit Dominus (Psalm 109) 1. Dixit Dominus, Domino meo: Sede a dextris meis: 2. Donec ponam inimicos tuos, scabellum pedum tuorum. 3. Virgam virtutis tuae emitte Dominus ex Sion: dominare in medio inimicorum tuorem. 4. Tecum principium in die virtutis tuae in splendoribus sanctorum: ex utero ante luciferum genui te. 5. Juravit Dominus, et non paenitebit eum: Tu es sacerdos in aeternum …
Various—The St. Gregory Hymnal and Catholic Choir Book Prayer
But I give myself unto prayer.' Psa 109: 4. I shall not here expatiate upon prayer, as it will be considered more fully in the Lord's prayer. It is one thing to pray, and another thing to be given to prayer: he who prays frequently, is said to be given to prayer; as he who often distributes alms, is said to be given to charity. Prayer is a glorious ordinance, it is the soul's trading with heaven. God comes down to us by his Spirit, and we go up to him by prayer. What is prayer? It is an offering …
Thomas Watson—The Ten Commandments Fourteenth Day. Endurance in Contradiction.
"Who endured such contradiction of sinners against Himself."-- Heb. xii. 3. What endurance was this! Perfect truth in the midst of error; perfect love in the midst of ingratitude and coldness; perfect rectitude in the midst of perjury, violence, fraud; perfect constancy in the midst of contumely and desertion; perfect innocence, confronting every debased form of depravity and guilt; perfect patience, encountering every species of gross provocation--"oppressed and afflicted, He opened not His mouth!" …
John R. Macduff—The Mind of Jesus Ninth Day for God's Spirit on Our Mission Work
WHAT TO PRAY.--For God's Spirit on our Mission Work "The evangelisation of the world depends first of all upon a revival of prayer. Deeper than the need for men--ay, deep down at the bottom of our spiritless life, is the need for the forgotten secret of prevailing, world-wide prayer." "As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate Me Barnabas and Saul. Then when they had fasted and prayed, they sent them away. So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed."--ACTS …
Andrew Murray—The Ministry of Intercession Bunsen's Biblical Researches.
When geologists began to ask whether changes in the earth's structure might be explained by causes still in operation, they did not disprove the possibility of great convulsions, but they lessened necessity for imagining them. So, if a theologian has his eyes opened to the Divine energy as continuous and omnipresent, he lessens the sharp contrast of epochs in Revelation, but need not assume that the stream has never varied in its flow. Devotion raises time present into the sacredness of the past; …
Frederick Temple—Essays and Reviews: The Education of the World A Discourse of Mercifulness
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7 These verses, like the stairs of Solomon's temple, cause our ascent to the holy of holies. We are now mounting up a step higher. Blessed are the merciful . . '. There was never more need to preach of mercifulness than in these unmerciful times wherein we live. It is reported in the life of Chrysostom that he preached much on this subject of mercifulness, and for his much pressing Christians to mercy, he was called of many, the alms-preacher, …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 How Intent the Ruler Ought to be on Meditations in the Sacred Law.
But all this is duly executed by a ruler, if, inspired by the spirit of heavenly fear and love, he meditate daily on the precepts of Sacred Writ, that the words of Divine admonition may restore in him the power of solicitude and of provident circumspection with regard to the celestial life, which familiar intercourse with men continually destroys; and that one who is drawn to oldness of life by secular society may by the aspiration of compunction be ever renewed to love of the spiritual country. …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great The Water of Life;
OR, A DISCOURSE SHOWING THE RICHNESS AND GLORY OF THE GRACE AND SPIRIT OF THE GOSPEL, AS SET FORTH IN SCRIPTURE BY THIS TERM, THE WATER OF LIFE. BY JOHN BUNYAN. 'And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.'--Revelation 22:17 London: Printed for Nathanael Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, 1688. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. Often, and in every age, the children of God have dared to doubt the sufficiency of divine grace; whether it was vast enough to reach their condition--to cleanse …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Travelling in Palestine --Roads, Inns, Hospitality, Custom-House Officers, Taxation, Publicans
It was the very busiest road in Palestine, on which the publican Levi Matthew sat at the receipt of "custom," when our Lord called him to the fellowship of the Gospel, and he then made that great feast to which he invited his fellow-publicans, that they also might see and hear Him in Whom he had found life and peace (Luke 5:29). For, it was the only truly international road of all those which passed through Palestine; indeed, it formed one of the great highways of the world's commerce. At the time …
Alfred Edersheim—Sketches of Jewish Social Life Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
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