Psalm 26:7 - Vindicate Me, O LORD

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Vindicate Me, O LORD
…6I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD, 7to raise my voice in thanksgiving and declare all Your wonderful works. 8O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.…

Cross References

Psalm 9:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.Psalm 35:18
Then I will give You thanks in the great assembly; I will praise You among many people.Psalm 40:9-10
I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. / I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.Psalm 66:16
Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will declare what He has done for me.Psalm 71:15-16
My mouth will declare Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long, though I cannot know their full measure. / I will come in the strength of the Lord GOD; I will proclaim Your righteousness—Yours alone.Psalm 107:22
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.Psalm 145:6-7
They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness. / They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness.Isaiah 12:4-5
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.1 Chronicles 16:8-9
“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.1 Chronicles 16:23-24
Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.1 Chronicles 29:13
Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.Luke 1:46-47
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!Luke 1:68
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.

Psalm 9:14
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalm 66:13-15
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, …

Psalm 95:2
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

tell

Psalm 71:17-19
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works…

Psalm 72:18
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

Psalm 105:2
Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

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Psalm 26

to raise my voice in thanksgiving
This phrase emphasizes the act of vocal praise and gratitude towards God. In the biblical context, thanksgiving is a central theme, often associated with worship and sacrifice (Leviticus 7:12-15). The act of raising one's voice signifies a public declaration, reflecting the communal aspect of worship in ancient Israel. Thanksgiving was not only a personal expression but also a corporate one, as seen in the Psalms and the practices of the Israelites during festivals like Passover and the Feast of Tabernacles. This phrase also connects to the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:18), highlighting a continuity in the practice of gratitude across both covenants.

and declare all Your wonderful works
This part of the verse focuses on proclaiming the deeds of God, which are often described as "wonderful" or "marvelous" throughout Scripture. The term "wonderful works" can refer to God's creation, His acts of deliverance, and His ongoing providence. In the Old Testament, recounting God's works was a way to remember His faithfulness, as seen in the retelling of the Exodus (Exodus 15:1-21) and the conquest of Canaan. This declaration serves as a testimony to others, reinforcing the community's faith and trust in God. In the New Testament, the works of Jesus Christ, including His miracles and resurrection, are seen as the ultimate demonstration of God's wonderful works, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and revealing God's redemptive plan (Acts 2:22-24).

Persons / Places / Events

1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 26, David is expressing his desire to worship God with a pure heart.

2. Temple Worship
The context of the psalm suggests a setting of worship, likely in the tabernacle or temple, where public declarations of God's works were made.

3. God's Wonderful Works
Refers to the acts of God in creation, providence, and redemption that are worthy of praise and thanksgiving.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not just a feeling but an action. It involves actively recounting and declaring God's works.

Public Declaration of Faith
Sharing testimonies of God's works is a powerful witness to others and strengthens our own faith.

Gratitude as Worship
True worship involves a heart of gratitude, recognizing God's hand in our lives and His sovereignty over all things.

Consistency in Praise
Regularly expressing gratitude helps maintain a focus on God's goodness, even in challenging times.

Encouragement to Others
When we declare God's works, we encourage others to see His hand in their lives and join in thanksgiving.

(7) That I may . . .--Literally, to make to hear the voice of praise.

Verse 7. - That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving; rather, to sound forth the voice of thanksgiving (Kay); or, to make the voice of thanksgiving to be heard (Revised Version). And tell of all thy wondrous works; or, recount them, enumerate them. Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

to raise
לַ֭שְׁמִעַ (laš·mi·a‘)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my voice
בְּק֣וֹל (bə·qō·wl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

in thanksgiving
תּוֹדָ֑ה (tō·w·ḏāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers

and declare
וּ֝לְסַפֵּ֗ר (ū·lə·sap·pêr)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

Your wonderful works.
נִפְלְאוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

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