Psalms 9:11
Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.
Original Language Analysis
זַמְּר֗וּ
Sing praises
H2167
זַמְּר֗וּ
Sing praises
Strong's:
H2167
Word #:
1 of 7
properly, 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
לַ֭יהוָה
to the LORD
H3068
לַ֭יהוָה
to the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 7
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
יֹשֵׁ֣ב
which dwelleth
H3427
יֹשֵׁ֣ב
which dwelleth
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
3 of 7
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
צִיּ֑וֹן
in Zion
H6726
צִיּ֑וֹן
in Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
4 of 7
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
הַגִּ֥ידוּ
declare
H5046
הַגִּ֥ידוּ
declare
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
5 of 7
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
Cross References
Psalms 107:22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.Psalms 66:2Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.Psalms 96:10Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.Psalms 66:5Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.Psalms 118:17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.Psalms 76:2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.Revelation 14:1And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads.Isaiah 14:32What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.Psalms 78:68But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.John 17:26And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.
Historical Context
Zion, Jerusalem's temple mount, was where God's presence dwelt in the temple. After the Exodus tabernacle wanderings, God's permanent dwelling in Zion signaled stability and covenant faithfulness. Singing God's praises and declaring His deeds was Israel's missional calling to the nations. The church continues this through worship and witness.
Questions for Reflection
- Does your worship include both praise to God and testimony to others?
- How are you declaring God's deeds among the people around you?
Analysis & Commentary
A call to worship: 'Sing praises' celebrates God while 'declare among the people his doings' emphasizes testimony and evangelism. 'Which dwelleth in Zion' connects God's transcendence with His covenant presence among His people. Zion represents where God meets humanity - ultimately fulfilled in Christ (John 1:14) and the church. The combination of praise and proclamation shows worship is both vertical (to God) and horizontal (to people), both celebration and witness.