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I will sing your praises with a ten-stringed harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/144.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to you, O God; upon a ten-stringed harp I will play to you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/144.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery <i>and</i> an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/144.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to You, O God; On a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/144.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, I will sing a new song to You; On a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to You, O God; Upon a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/144.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I will sing a new song to Thee, O God; Upon a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to Thee,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/144.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />O God, I will sing a new song to You; Upon a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/144.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to You, O God; Upon a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/144.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, I will sing a new song to you; I will play on a ten-stringed harp for you —<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/144.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God, I will sing a new song to You; I will play on a ten-stringed harp for You— <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/144.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: Upon a psaltery of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/144.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In praise of you, our God, I will sing a new song, while playing my harp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/144.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/144.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />O God, I will sing a new song to you. I will sing a psalm to you on a ten-stringed harp.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/144.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will sing you a new song, O God; I will play the harp and sing to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/144.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />God, I will sing a new song to you. On a harp of ten strings I will play to you—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/144.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/144.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />O God, I will sing a new song to you! Accompanied by a ten-stringed instrument, I will sing praises to you, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/144.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to you, God. On a ten-stringed lyre, I will sing praises to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/144.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises to thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/144.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to you, God. On a ten-stringed lyre, I will sing praises to you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/144.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O God, I sing to You a new song, "" I sing praise to You on a stringed instrument of ten strings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/144.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O God, a new song I sing to Thee, On a psaltery of ten strings I sing praise to Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/144.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />O God, a new song will I sing to thee; with an instrument of ten strings, I will play on the harp to thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/144.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />To thee, O God, I will sing a new canticle: on the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings I will sing praises to thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/144.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 143:9>To you, O God, I will sing a new song. On the psaltery, with an instrument of ten strings, I will sing psalms to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/144.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />O God, a new song I will sing to you; on a ten-stringed lyre I will play for you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/144.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to you, O God; upon a ten-stringed harp I will play to you,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/144.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will sing a new song to thee, O God; upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises to thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/144.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Oh God, I shall sing a new song to you, and with a harp of ten strings I shall sing praise to you!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/144.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />O God, I will sing a new song unto Thee, Upon a psaltery of ten strings will I sing praises unto Thee;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/144.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />O God, I will sing a new song to thee: I will play to thee on a psaltery of ten strings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/144-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17811" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Blessed Be the LORD, My Rock</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>whose mouths speak falsehood, whose right hands are deceitful. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7892.htm" title="7892: šîr (N-ms) -- A song, singing. Or feminine shiyrah; from shiyr; a song; abstractly, singing.">I will sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to You</a> <a href="/hebrew/2319.htm" title="2319: ḥā·ḏāš (Adj-ms) -- New. From chadash; new.">a new</a> <a href="/hebrew/7891.htm" title="7891: ’ā·šî·rāh (V-Qal-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To sing. Or shuwr; a primitive root; to sing.">song,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕlō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5035.htm" title="5035: bə·nê·ḇel (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre. Or nebel; from nabel; a skin-bag for liquids; hence, a vase; also a lyre.">on a harp</a> <a href="/hebrew/6218.htm" title="6218: ‘ā·śō·wr (N-ms) -- A ten, decade. Or masor; from eser; ten; by abbrev. Ten strings, and so a decachord.">of ten strings</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: ’ă·zam·mə·rāh- (V-Piel-Imperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">I will make music</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">to You—</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>to Him who gives victory to kings, who frees His servant David from the deadly sword.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2-3</a></span><br />Praise the LORD with the harp; make music to Him with ten strings. / Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a></span><br />A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">Psalm 149:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise in the assembly of the godly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a></span><br />And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19</a></span><br />Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a></span><br />He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-1.htm">Psalm 96:1</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1-3</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. / Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. / I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalm 57:7-9</a></span><br />My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. / Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. / I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing Your praises among the peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-9.htm">1 Chronicles 16:9</a></span><br />Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-23.htm">1 Chronicles 16:23</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-14.htm">Isaiah 24:14-16</a></span><br />They raise their voices, they shout for joy; from the west they proclaim the majesty of the LORD. / Therefore glorify the LORD in the east. Extol the name of the LORD, the God of Israel in the islands of the sea. / From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-3.htm">Revelation 14:3</a></span><br />And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will sing a new song to you, O God: on a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises to you.</p><p class="hdg">sing a new</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2,3</a></b></br> Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery <i>and</i> an instrument of ten strings… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a></b></br> And he hath put a new song in my mouth, <i>even</i> praise unto our God: many shall see <i>it</i>, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a></b></br> A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.</p><p class="hdg">upon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/81-1.htm">Psalm 81:1-3</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Gittith, <i>A Psalm</i> of Asaph. Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Psalm 108:2,3</a></b></br> Awake, psaltery and harp: I <i>myself</i> will awake early… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psalm 150:3-5</a></b></br> Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/140-5.htm">Cords</a> <a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Harp</a> <a href="/psalms/98-5.htm">Instrument</a> <a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Lyre</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/104-30.htm">New</a> <a href="/psalms/104-26.htm">Play</a> <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/135-3.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Psaltery</a> <a href="/psalms/138-5.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/137-4.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Strings</a> <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/psalms/92-3.htm">Ten-Stringed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/5-22.htm">Cords</a> <a href="/psalms/147-7.htm">Harp</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Instrument</a> <a href="/psalms/147-7.htm">Lyre</a> <a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/147-7.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/149-1.htm">New</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-23.htm">Play</a> <a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/150-3.htm">Psaltery</a> <a href="/psalms/145-7.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/150-4.htm">Strings</a> <a href="/psalms/144-13.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Ten-Stringed</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 144</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">David blesses God for his mercy both to him and to man</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-5.htm">He prays that God would powerfully deliver him from his enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">He promises to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/144-11.htm">He prays for the happy state of the kingdom</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/144.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/144.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will sing to You a new song, O God;</b><br>The phrase "I will sing to You a new song" signifies a fresh expression of worship and praise. In biblical context, a "new song" often marks a new act of God's deliverance or a fresh revelation of His character (<a href="/psalms/33-3.htm">Psalm 33:3</a>, <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a>). It reflects a personal and communal response to God's ongoing work in the world. Historically, the Psalms were used in temple worship, and a "new song" could indicate a new composition for a specific occasion or event. This phrase also points to the eschatological hope of a renewed creation where God's people will continually offer new songs of praise.<p><b>on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You—</b><br>The "harp of ten strings" refers to a specific musical instrument used in ancient Israelite worship. Harps were common in the temple and royal courts, and the number of strings could vary. The ten-stringed harp suggests a complete and harmonious sound, symbolizing the fullness of worship offered to God. In the cultural context, music was an integral part of worship and celebration, and skilled musicians were often employed in the temple (<a href="/1_chronicles/25.htm">1 Chronicles 25:1-6</a>). This phrase emphasizes the use of one's talents and resources to glorify God, aligning with the biblical theme of worshiping God with all one's heart, soul, and might (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-5.htm">Deuteronomy 6:5</a>). The act of making music to God is a form of prayer and devotion, reflecting the believer's desire to honor God with excellence and creativity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/144.htm">Psalm 144</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his musical talents and deep relationship with God. His life was marked by both triumphs and trials, and he often expressed his faith through psalms and songs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom the psalm is addressed. In this verse, God is the recipient of David's new song, highlighting His worthiness of praise and worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/harp_of_ten_strings.htm">Harp of Ten Strings</a></b><br>An ancient musical instrument used in worship. The harp symbolizes the beauty and complexity of music dedicated to God, reflecting the creativity and devotion of the worshiper.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_newness_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Newness in Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be dynamic and fresh, reflecting our ongoing relationship with God. Just as David sang a new song, we are encouraged to continually renew our expressions of praise.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Role of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for worship, capable of expressing the depths of our emotions and devotion. Instruments like the harp can enhance our worship experience, making it more vibrant and heartfelt.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_devotion_and_creativity.htm">Personal Devotion and Creativity</a></b><br>Each believer is called to bring their unique gifts and creativity to worship. Whether through music, art, or other forms, our offerings should be personal and sincere.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_worthiness_of_praise.htm">God's Worthiness of Praise</a></b><br>God is always deserving of our highest praise. Our worship should reflect His majesty and goodness, acknowledging His role as the Creator and Sustainer of all.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_worship.htm">The Continuity of Worship</a></b><br>Worship is not confined to a single moment or place; it is a continuous act that permeates our lives. We are called to live in a state of worship, constantly offering new songs of praise.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_144.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 144</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_music.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on music?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_111_9's_covenant_align_with_the_new_testament's_new_covenant.htm">Psalm 111:9 mentions an eternal covenant--how does this align with the New Testament's concept of a new covenant superseding the old one?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_144_1_align_with_peace.htm">How can Psalm 144:1's portrayal of God training hands for war be reconciled with other biblical teachings on peace (e.g., Matthew 5:9)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/which_instruments_are_in_the_old_testament.htm">What musical terms are mentioned in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/144.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) See <a href="/context/psalms/33-2.htm" title="Praise the LORD with harp: sing to him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.">Psalm 33:2-3</a>.<p><span class= "bld">O</span> <span class= "bld">God.</span>--The only instance of <span class= "ital">Elohim </span>in the last two books of the psalter with the exception of Psalms 108, which is a compilation from two older songs.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/144.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will sing a new song unto thee, O God</span>. Another change of strain. The psalmist returns to his original theme of the praise of God (see vers. 1, 2), and promises a "new song," as in <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee</span>; rather, upon <span class="accented">a psaltery of ten strings</span> (see the Revised Version, and comp. <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Psalm 33:2</a>). Assyrian harps had commonly, in the earlier ages, either eight, nine, or ten strings ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 1. p. 530, 2nd edit.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/144-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I will sing</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(šîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to You</span><br /><span class="heb">לָּ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">a new</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֭דָשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḏāš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2319.htm">Strong's 2319: </a> </span><span class="str2">New</span><br /><br /><span class="word">song,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשִׁ֣ירָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·šî·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7892.htm">Strong's 7892: </a> </span><span class="str2">A song, singing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O God;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱ‍ֽלֹהִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕlō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on a harp</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥בֶל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê·ḇel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5035.htm">Strong's 5035: </a> </span><span class="str2">A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of ten strings</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֝שׂ֗וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·śō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6218.htm">Strong's 6218: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten, by abbreviated form ten strings, a decachord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will make music</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲזַמְּרָה־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·zam·mə·rāh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2167.htm">Strong's 2167: </a> </span><span class="str2">Play, to make music, celebrate in song and music</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to You,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָּֽךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/144-9.htm">Psalm 144:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/144-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 144:9 I will sing a new song (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/144-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 144:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/144-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 144:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>