Psalms 71:8
Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day.
Original Language Analysis
יִמָּ֣לֵא
be filled
H4390
יִמָּ֣לֵא
be filled
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
1 of 6
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
פִ֭י
Let my mouth
H6310
פִ֭י
Let my mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
2 of 6
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
תְּהִלָּתֶ֑ךָ
with thy praise
H8416
תְּהִלָּתֶ֑ךָ
with thy praise
Strong's:
H8416
Word #:
3 of 6
laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
Psalms 35:28And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.Psalms 146:2While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.Psalms 104:1Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.Psalms 71:15My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof.Psalms 71:24My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt.Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:Psalms 96:6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
Historical Context
Jewish practice included morning and evening prayers, mealtime blessings, and regular psalm-singing, creating rhythm of 'all day' praise. This disciplined worship shaped a God-centered life.
Questions for Reflection
- What practical steps can you take to make praise a consistent 'all day' practice?
- How can you fill your mouth with God's praise when it's tempted to complain, gossip, or speak idly?
- What is the relationship between set times of worship and continuous awareness of God's presence?
Analysis & Commentary
The commitment to have one's mouth 'filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day' envisions worship saturating every moment. 'Filled' suggests overflow—praise so abundant it cannot be contained. 'All the day' eliminates segmenting sacred from secular time; every hour belongs to God. This totality of worship reflects the greatest commandment: loving God with all heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). Comprehensive devotion produces continuous praise.