Psalms 26:7
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Original Language Analysis
לַ֭שְׁמִעַ
That I may publish
H8085
לַ֭שְׁמִעַ
That I may publish
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
1 of 6
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
תּוֹדָ֑ה
of thanksgiving
H8426
תּוֹדָ֑ה
of thanksgiving
Strong's:
H8426
Word #:
3 of 6
properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
וּ֝לְסַפֵּ֗ר
and tell
H5608
וּ֝לְסַפֵּ֗ר
and tell
Strong's:
H5608
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
Cross References
Psalms 9:1I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.Psalms 145:5I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.Psalms 105:2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.Psalms 118:27God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.Psalms 119:27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.Psalms 95:2Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.Psalms 72:18Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.Psalms 118:19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:Psalms 134:2Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.Psalms 9:14That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
Historical Context
Israel's worship constantly rehearsed God's saving acts—Exodus, conquest, deliverances. Corporate memory shaped identity and sustained faith. Personal testimonies of God's faithfulness strengthened community trust in divine provision.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your worship include 'telling of God's wondrous works'?
- What testimony of God's faithfulness should you 'publish' to encourage others?
Analysis & Commentary
The purpose of worship: 'That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.' Thanksgiving and testimony characterize true worship. 'Publish' (shama) means to cause to be heard—worship is public declaration. 'Wondrous works' refers to God's miraculous acts in history and personal experience. Reformed theology emphasizes that worship includes recounting God's deeds, not just singing about His attributes. Testimony edifies the congregation and glorifies God.