King James Version
Psalms 9:11 in the King James Version says “Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.”
Psalms 9:11 · KJV
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. a refuge: Heb. an high place
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not the cry of the humble . humble: or, afflicted
Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death:
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“Sing praises”
H2167properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e., play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in so
“to the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“which dwelleth”
H3427properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
“declare”
H5046properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
“among the people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
“his doings”
H5949an exploit (of god), or a performance (of man, often in a bad sense); by implication, an opportunity
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