Psalms 9:14
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
Original Language Analysis
לְמַ֥עַן
H4616
לְמַ֥עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
אֲסַפְּרָ֗ה
That I may shew forth
H5608
אֲסַפְּרָ֗ה
That I may shew forth
Strong's:
H5608
Word #:
2 of 9
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
כָּֽל
H3605
כָּֽל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 9
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
תְּהִלָּ֫תֶ֥יךָ
all thy praise
H8416
תְּהִלָּ֫תֶ֥יךָ
all thy praise
Strong's:
H8416
Word #:
4 of 9
laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
בַת
of the daughter
H1323
בַת
of the daughter
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
6 of 9
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
צִיּ֑וֹן
of Zion
H6726
צִיּ֑וֹן
of Zion
Strong's:
H6726
Word #:
7 of 9
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
Cross References
Psalms 13:5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.Psalms 20:5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.Psalms 35:9And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.Psalms 106:2Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?Psalms 51:12Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.Isaiah 37:22This is the word which the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin, the daughter of Zion, hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee.Psalms 21:1The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!1 Samuel 2:1And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
Historical Context
Written during a time of persecution, likely from Saul or Absalom. Ancient city gates served as centers of public life and justice, making them symbolic places for proclamation.
Questions for Reflection
- How does experiencing God's deliverance deepen your worship?
- In what ways do you publicly declare God's praise in your community?
Analysis & Commentary
David's plea for mercy connects deliverance with doxology, demonstrating that God's salvation has worship as its ultimate purpose. The 'gates of death' contrast with 'gates of Zion,' illustrating the biblical theme of two cities—the earthly versus the heavenly. This verse anticipates Christ's victory over death's gates (Matthew 16:18) and our participation in eternal praise.