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Psalm 108

Sal. 108:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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<<A Song
shiyr (Hebrew #7892)
from 7891; a song; abstractly, singing
KJV usage: musical(-ick), X sing(-er, -ing), song.
Pronounce: sheer
Origin: or feminine shiyrah {shee-raw'}
or Psalm
mizmowr (Hebrew #4210)
properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes
KJV usage: psalm.
Pronounce: miz-more'
Origin: from 2167
of David
David (Hebrew #1732)
Daviyd {daw-veed'}; from the same as 1730; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse
KJV usage: David.
Pronounce: daw-veed'
Origin: rarely (fully)
.>> O God
'elohiym (Hebrew #430)
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative
KJV usage: angels, X exceeding, God (gods)(-dess, -ly), X (very) great, judges, X mighty.
Pronounce: el-o-heem'
Origin: plural of 433
o, my heart
leb (Hebrew #3820)
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
KJV usage: + care for, comfortably, consent, X considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart((-ed)), X heed, X I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), X regard((-ed)), X themselves, X unawares, understanding, X well, willingly, wisdom.
Pronounce: labe
Origin: a form of 3824
is fixed
kuwn (Hebrew #3559)
properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, apply), or figurative (appoint, render sure, proper or prosperous)
KJV usage: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-)stablish, stand, tarry, X very deed.
Pronounce: koon
Origin: a primitive root
; I will sing
shiyr (Hebrew #7891)
a primitive root (identical with 7788 through the idea of strolling minstrelsy); to sing
KJV usage: behold (by mistake for 7789), sing(-er, -ing man, - ing woman).
Pronounce: sheer
Origin: or (the original form) shuwr (1 Sam. 18:6) {shoor}
and give praise
zamar (Hebrew #2167)
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 song and music
KJV usage: give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
Pronounce: zaw-mar'
Origin: a primitive root (perhaps ident. with 2168 through the idea of striking with the fingers)
, even with my glory
kabowd (Hebrew #3519)
from 3513; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
KJV usage: glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able).
Pronounce: kaw-bode'
Origin: rarely kabod {kaw-bode'}
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Sal. 57:7‑11• 7Pronto está mi corazón, oh Dios, mi corazón está dispuesto: Cantaré, y trovaré salmos.
 8Despierta, oh gloria mía; despierta, salterio y arpa: Levantaréme de mañana.
 9Alabarte he en los pueblos, oh Señor; Cantaré de ti en las naciones.
 10Porque grande es hasta los cielos tu misericordia, Y hasta las nubes tu verdad.
 11Ensálzate sobre los cielos, oh Dios; Sobre toda la tierra tu gloria. (Sal. 57:7‑11)

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David,
Glory,
God,
Heart,
Psalms,
Singing,
Songs

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-4:  David encourages himself to praise God.
5-10:  He prays for God's assistance according to his promise.
11-13:  His confidence in God's help.
A.M. 2964.
B.C. 1040.
(Title.)This Psalm is composed of two Psalms; ver. 1-5 being the same as Ps 57:7-11; and ver. 6-13 the same as Ps 60:5-12; and it is probably to be referred to the same period as the latter.
Sal. 68:1• 1Al Músico principal: Salmo de David: Canción. Levántese Dios, sean esparcidos sus enemigos, Y huyan de su presencia los que le aborrecen. (Sal. 68:1)
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Sal. 68•  (Sal. 68)
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my heart.
Sal. 57:7‑11• 7Pronto está mi corazón, oh Dios, mi corazón está dispuesto: Cantaré, y trovaré salmos.
 8Despierta, oh gloria mía; despierta, salterio y arpa: Levantaréme de mañana.
 9Alabarte he en los pueblos, oh Señor; Cantaré de ti en las naciones.
 10Porque grande es hasta los cielos tu misericordia, Y hasta las nubes tu verdad.
 11Ensálzate sobre los cielos, oh Dios; Sobre toda la tierra tu gloria. (Sal. 57:7‑11)
I will.
Sal. 30:12• 12Por tanto á ti cantaré, gloria mía, y no estaré callado. Jehová Dios mío, te alabaré para siempre. (Sal. 30:12)
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Sal. 34:1• 1Salmo de David, cuando mudó su semblante delante de Abimelech, y él lo echó, y fuése. Bendeciré á Jehová en todo tiempo; Su alabanza será siempre en mi boca. (Sal. 34:1)
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Sal. 104:33• 33A Jehová cantaré en mi vida: A mi Dios salmearé mientras viviere. (Sal. 104:33)
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Sal. 138:1• 1Salmo de David. Alabarte he con todo mi corazón: Delante de los dioses te cantaré salmos. (Sal. 138:1)
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Sal. 145:1‑2• 1Salmo de alabanza: de David. Ensalzárte he, mi Dios, mi Rey; Y bendeciré tu nombre por siglo y para siempre.
 2Cada día te bendeciré, Y alabaré tu nombre por siglo y para siempre. (Sal. 145:1‑2)
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Sal. 146:1‑2• 1Aleluya. Alaba, oh alma mía, á Jehová.
 2Alabaré á Jehová en mi vida: Cantaré salmos á mi Dios mientras viviere. (Sal. 146:1‑2)
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Éx. 15:1• 1Entonces cantó Moisés y los hijos de Israel este cántico á Jehová, y dijeron: Cantaré yo á Jehová, porque se ha magnificado grandemente, Echando en la mar al caballo y al que en él subía. (Éx. 15:1)
my glory.
Sal. 16:9• 9Alegróse por tanto mi corazón, y se gozó mi gloria: También mi carne reposará segura. (Sal. 16:9)
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Sal. 71:8,15,23‑24• 8Sea llena mi boca de tu alabanza, De tu gloria todo el día.
 15Mi boca publicará tu justicia Y tu salud todo el día, Aunque no sé el número de ellas.
 23Mis labios cantarán cuando á ti salmeare, Y mi alma, á la cual redimiste.
 24Mi lengua hablará también de tu justicia todo el día: Por cuanto fueron avergonzados, porque fueron confusos los que mi mal procuraban. (Sal. 71:8,15,23‑24)
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Sal. 145:21• 21La alabanza de Jehová hablará mi boca; Y bendiga toda carne su santo nombre por siglo y para siempre. (Sal. 145:21)
• Book 5, Series 1. The ten tribes restored. The Lord taking possession of the land for His people. (““The Placement of the Psalms in Prophecy”” by B. Anstey)
• Psalms 107, sets forth the ways of God with men, especially having in view His people Israel. Psalms 108, very blessedly sets forth the purpose of God for His people, or the end to which all His ways are leading. (“Psalms 108” by H. Smith)
• Verse 1 to 5, form the latter portion of Psalms 57 verse 6 to 13, the end of Psalms 60. The ends of these two psalms, cut off from the exercises and trials with which they are connected in their original setting, combine very blessedly to present the purpose of God for His people. (“Psalms 108” by H. Smith)
• PSALM 108 gives Israel’s praise after their restoration and return to their promised land (vs. 1-6). (“Book 5.” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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gA Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is fixed, O God: I will sing, yea, I will sing psalms, even with my glory.

JND Translation Notes

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Compare with this, Ps. 57.7-11; 60.5-12.