Psalm 9:14
that I may declare all Your praises--that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.
that I may declare
The phrase "that I may declare" emphasizes the psalmist's intention to vocalize and make known the greatness of God. The Hebrew root for "declare" is "saphar," which means to recount or to tell. This suggests a deliberate and thoughtful recounting of God's deeds, not just a casual mention. In the context of ancient Israel, oral tradition was vital for preserving history and faith, and declaring God's works was a way to ensure His mighty acts were remembered and revered by future generations.

all Your praises
The word "all" signifies completeness and totality. The psalmist is committed to acknowledging every aspect of God's character and deeds. "Praises" in Hebrew is "tehillah," which refers to songs of praise or hymns. This indicates a form of worship that is both personal and communal, as praises were often sung in gatherings. The psalmist's intent is to offer a comprehensive tribute to God, recognizing His sovereignty, mercy, and justice.

that within the gates
The "gates" refer to the entrance of a city, specifically Jerusalem, which was often seen as a place of gathering and judgment. In ancient times, city gates were central to community life, serving as places for legal matters, social interaction, and public announcements. By mentioning the gates, the psalmist highlights a public declaration of faith, suggesting that worship and acknowledgment of God should be visible and communal.

of Daughter Zion
"Daughter Zion" is a poetic term for Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Israel. The term "daughter" conveys a sense of endearment and personification, indicating a close relationship between God and His chosen city. Historically, Zion was the site of the Temple, the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. This phrase underscores the significance of Jerusalem as a focal point of worship and divine interaction.

I may rejoice
The word "rejoice" comes from the Hebrew "giyl," which means to exult or be glad. This is not merely a fleeting emotion but a deep, abiding joy rooted in the recognition of God's salvation. The psalmist's joy is a response to God's deliverance and faithfulness, reflecting a heart transformed by gratitude and awe.

in Your salvation
"Salvation" in Hebrew is "yeshuah," which denotes deliverance, rescue, or safety. This term is rich with theological significance, pointing to God's intervention in human affairs to save and redeem His people. In the context of the psalm, salvation is both a present reality and a future hope, encompassing physical deliverance from enemies and spiritual redemption. The psalmist's rejoicing in salvation is a testament to God's unwavering commitment to His covenant and His power to save.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David is expressing his desire to praise God for His deliverance and justice.

2. Daughter Zion
A poetic term referring to Jerusalem, the city of God, symbolizing the people of Israel and their relationship with God.

3. Salvation
The deliverance and victory that God provides, both in a physical and spiritual sense, which is a central theme in the psalm.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Praise
Recognize that praising God is not just a response to His actions but a vital part of our relationship with Him. It acknowledges His sovereignty and goodness.

Rejoicing in Salvation
Understand that true joy comes from recognizing and experiencing God's salvation. This joy is not dependent on circumstances but on the assurance of God's deliverance.

Public Declaration of Faith
Like David, we are called to declare God's praises publicly. Our testimony can encourage others and bring glory to God.

The Significance of Zion
Reflect on the symbolic meaning of Zion as the dwelling place of God and His people. It represents a place of safety, community, and divine presence.

Living with Gratitude
Cultivate a heart of gratitude for God's ongoing work in our lives. This gratitude should overflow into our daily actions and interactions with others.
Bible Study Questions
1. How does understanding the historical and cultural context of "Daughter Zion" enhance our interpretation of this verse?

2. In what ways can we declare God's praises in our modern context, and why is this important?

3. How does rejoicing in God's salvation impact our daily lives and relationships with others?

4. What are some practical ways to cultivate a heart of gratitude for God's deliverance and blessings?

5. How can the themes of this verse be connected to the New Testament teachings on joy and salvation?
Connections to Other Scriptures
Psalm 51:12
This verse also speaks of rejoicing in God's salvation, highlighting the joy and restoration that comes from God's deliverance.

Isaiah 12:6
This passage encourages the inhabitants of Zion to shout and sing for joy, similar to the rejoicing mentioned in Psalm 9:14.

Philippians 4:4
Paul instructs believers to rejoice in the Lord always, echoing the theme of joy found in God's salvation.
A Song of Thanksgiving for SalvationW. Forsyth Psalm 9:14
A Praiseful HeartPsalm 9:1-20
Praise for the Destroyer's DestructionC. Clemance Psalm 9:1-20
Praise, Trust, and PrayerF. B. Meyer, B. A.Psalm 9:1-20
The Ministry of PraiseJ. H. Jowett, M. A.Psalm 9:1-20
The Gates of Death and The Gates of ZionW. Forsyth Psalm 9:13, 14
A Note of Trouble in a Triumph PsalmA. Maclaren, D. D.Psalm 9:13-20
Prayer to GodC. Short Psalm 9:13-20
People
David, Psalmist
Places
Jerusalem
Topics
Clear, Daughter, Declare, Deliverance, Forth, Gates, Glad, Joyful, Praise, Praises, Recount, Rejoice, Salvation, Shew, Zion
Dictionary of Bible Themes
Psalm 9:14

     5830   delight
     7271   Zion, as symbol

Psalm 9:13-14

     5323   gate

Library
Dilemma and Deliverance
Now, this morning, in addressing you, I shall divide my text into three parts. First, I shall note a certain fiery dart of Satan; secondly, I shall point out to you heaven's divine buckler, as hinted at in the text--"Thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee;" and then, in the third place, I shall notice man's precious privilege of seeking God, and so of arming himself against Satan. I. First, then, I am to dwell for a little time upon A CERTAIN FIERY DART OF SATAN WHICH IS CONSTANTLY SHOT
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860

Joy in Salvation
"I will rejoice in thy salvation."--Psalm 9:4. I DESIRE to continue the topic of the morning, only we will look at another side of the same important matter. We spoke this morning, as you have not forgotten, upon these words, "Your own salvation." I trust most of us--would God I could hope all of us--were earnest about our own personal salvation. To those who are earnest this second text will be the complement of the first. They desire that their own salvation shall be secure; it is their own salvation
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 62: 1916

Cry we Therefore with the Spirit of Charity...
26. Cry we therefore with the spirit of charity, and until we come to the inheritance in which we are alway to remain, let us be, through love which becometh the free-born, not through fear which becometh bondmen, patient of suffering. Cry we, so long as we are poor, until we be with that inheritance made rich. Seeing how great earnest thereof we have received, in that Christ to make us rich made Himself poor; Who being exalted unto the riches which are above, there was sent One Who should breathe
St. Augustine—On Patience

A Few Sighs from Hell;
or, The Groans of the Damned Soul: or, An Exposition of those Words in the Sixteenth of Luke, Concerning the Rich Man and the Beggar WHEREIN IS DISCOVERED THE LAMENTABLE STATE OF THE DAMNED; THEIR CRIES, THEIR DESIRES IN THEIR DISTRESSES, WITH THE DETERMINATION OF GOD UPON THEM. A GOOD WARNING WORD TO SINNERS, BOTH OLD AND YOUNG, TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION BETIMES, AND TO SEEK, BY FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST, TO AVOID, LEST THEY COME INTO THE SAME PLACE OF TORMENT. Also, a Brief Discourse touching the
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

But Concerning True Patience, Worthy of the Name of this virtue...
12. But concerning true patience, worthy of the name of this virtue, whence it is to be had, must now be inquired. For there are some [2650] who attribute it to the strength of the human will, not which it hath by Divine assistance, but which it hath of free-will. Now this error is a proud one: for it is the error of them which abound, of whom it is said in the Psalm, "A scornful reproof to them which abound, and a despising to the proud." [2651] It is not therefore that "patience of the poor" which
St. Augustine—On Patience

Jesus, My Rock.
When the storm and the tempest are raging around me, Oh! where shall I flee to be safe from their shock? There are walls which no mortal hands built to surround me, A Refuge Eternal,--'Tis JESUS MY ROCK! When my heart is all sorrow, and trials aggrieve me, To whom can I safely my secrets unlock? No bosom (save one) has the power to relieve me, The bosom which bled for me, JESUS MY ROCK! When Life's gloomy curtain, at last, shall close o'er me, And the chill hand of death unexpectedly knock, I will
John Ross Macduff—The Cities of Refuge: or, The Name of Jesus

"Because of his Importunity. "
"Nov. 19 [1846].--I am now led more and more to importune the Lord to send me the means, which are requisite in order that I may be able to commence the building. Because (1) it has been for some time past publicly stated in print, that I allow it is not without ground that some of the inhabitants of Wilson Street consider themselves inconvenienced by the Orphan-Houses being in that street, and I long therefore to be able to remove the Orphans from thence as soon as possible. (2) I become more and
George Müller—Answers to Prayer

The Desire of the Righteous Granted;
OR, A DISCOURSE OF THE RIGHTEOUS MAN'S DESIRES. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR As the tree is known by its fruit, so is the state of a man's heart known by his desires. The desires of the righteous are the touchstone or standard of Christian sincerity--the evidence of the new birth--the spiritual barometer of faith and grace--and the springs of obedience. Christ and him crucified is the ground of all our hopes--the foundation upon which all our desires after God and holiness are built--and the root
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

The Heart's Desire Given to Help Mission Work in China.
"Sept. 30 [1869].--From Yorkshire L50.--Received also One Thousand Pounds to-day for the Lord's work in China. About this donation it is especially to be noticed, that for months it had been my earnest desire to do more than ever for Mission Work in China, and I had already taken steps to carry out this desire, when this donation of One Thousand Pounds came to hand. This precious answer to prayer for means should be a particular encouragement to all who are engaged in the Lord's work, and who may
George Müller—Answers to Prayer

Introduction. Chapter i. --The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers.
St. Hilary of Poitiers is one of the greatest, yet least studied, of the Fathers of the Western Church. He has suffered thus, partly from a certain obscurity in his style of writing, partly from the difficulty of the thoughts which he attempted to convey. But there are other reasons for the comparative neglect into which he has fallen. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple
St. Hilary of Poitiers—The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers

Trials of the Christian
AFFLICTION--ITS NATURE AND BENEFITS. The school of the cross is the school of light; it discovers the world's vanity, baseness, and wickedness, and lets us see more of God's mind. Out of dark afflictions comes a spiritual light. In times of affliction, we commonly meet with the sweetest experiences of the love of God. The end of affliction is the discovery of sin; and of that, to bring us to a Saviour. Doth not God ofttimes even take occasion, by the hardest of things that come upon us, to visit
John Bunyan—The Riches of Bunyan

The Care of the Soul Urged as the one Thing Needful
Luke 10:42 -- "But one thing is needful." It was the amiable character of our blessed Redeemer, that "he went about doing good," this great motive, which animated all his actions, brought him to the house of his friend Lazarus, at Bethany, and directed his behavior there. Though it was a season of recess from public labor, our Lord brought the sentiments and the pious cares of a preacher of righteousness into the parlor of a friend; and there his doctrine dropped as the rain, and distilled as the
George Whitefield—Selected Sermons of George Whitefield

Letter xix (A. D. 1127) to Suger, Abbot of S. Denis
To Suger, Abbot of S. Denis He praises Suger, who had unexpectedly renounced the pride and luxury of the world to give himself to the modest habits of the religious life. He blames severely the clerk who devotes himself rather to the service of princes than that of God. 1. A piece of good news has reached our district; it cannot fail to do great good to whomsoever it shall have come. For who that fear God, hearing what great things He has done for your soul, do not rejoice and wonder at the great
Saint Bernard of Clairvaux—Some Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of Clairvaux

King of Kings and Lord of Lords
And He hath on His vesture and on His thigh a name written, K ING OF K INGS AND L ORD OF L ORDS T he description of the administration and glory of the Redeemer's Kingdom, in defiance of all opposition, concludes the second part of Messiah Oratorio. Three different passages from the book of Revelation are selected to form a grand chorus, of which Handel's title in this verse is the close --a title which has been sometimes vainly usurped by proud worms of this earth. Eastern monarchs, in particular,
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 2

The Knowledge of God
'The Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.' I Sam 2:2. Glorious things are spoken of God; he transcends our thoughts, and the praises of angels. God's glory lies chiefly in his attributes, which are the several beams by which the divine nature shines forth. Among other of his orient excellencies, this is not the least, The Lord is a God of knowledge; or as the Hebrew word is, A God of knowledges.' Through the bright mirror of his own essence, he has a full idea and cognisance
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

The Justice of God
The next attribute is God's justice. All God's attributes are identical, and are the same with his essence. Though he has several attributes whereby he is made known to us, yet he has but one essence. A cedar tree may have several branches, yet it is but one cedar. So there are several attributes of God whereby we conceive of him, but only one entire essence. Well, then, concerning God's justice. Deut 32:4. Just and right is he.' Job 37:23. Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

A Preliminary Discourse to Catechising
'If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled.' - Col 1:23. Intending next Lord's day to enter upon the work of catechising, it will not be amiss to give you a preliminary discourse, to show you how needful it is for Christians to be well instructed in the grounds of religion. If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled.' I. It is the duty of Christians to be settled in the doctrine of faith. II. The best way for Christians to be settled is to be well grounded. I. It is the duty of Christians
Thomas Watson—A Body of Divinity

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
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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