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I will sing your praises among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/57.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/57.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/57.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/57.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/57.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/57.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to Thee among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/57.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/57.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will praise <i>and</i> give thanks to You, O Lord, among the people; I will sing praises to You among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/57.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will praise you, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/57.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will praise You, Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to You among the nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/57.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/57.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I will praise you, Lord, for everyone to hear, and I will sing hymns to you in every nation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/57.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the peoples: I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/57.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I want to give thanks to you among the people, O Lord. I want to make music to praise you among the nations<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/57.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will thank you, O Lord, among the nations. I will praise you among the peoples. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/57.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will exalt you among the peoples, Lord. I will play music among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/57.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/57.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will give you thanks before the nations, O Master! I will sing praises to you before foreigners! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/57.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/57.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing to thee among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/57.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to you, Lord, among the peoples. I will sing praises to you among the nations. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/57.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I thank You among the peoples, O Lord, "" I praise You among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/57.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I thank Thee among the peoples, O Lord, I praise Thee among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/57.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I will praise thee, O Jehovah, among the peoples: I will play on the harp to thee among the nations.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/57.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will give praise to thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing a psalm to thee among the nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/57.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 56:10>I will confess to you, O Lord, among the peoples. I will compose a psalm to you among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/57.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will praise you among the peoples, Lord; I will chant your praise among the nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/57.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/57.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people; I will sing unto thy name among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/57.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall confess to you among the nations, oh, God; I shall sing to your Name among the peoples<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/57.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises unto Thee among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/57.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />O Lord, I will give thanks to thee among the nations: I will sing to thee among the Gentiles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/57-9.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=6787" 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/57.htm">In You My Soul Takes Refuge</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: ’ō·wḏ·ḵā (V-Hifil-Imperf.h-1cs:: 2ms) -- To throw, cast. ">I will praise You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">O Lord,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ḇā·‘am·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">among the nations;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: ’ă·zam·mer·ḵā (V-Piel-Imperf.h-1cs:: 2ms) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">I will sing Your praises</a> <a href="/hebrew/1077.htm" title="1077: bal- (Adv) -- Not. From balah; properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually not at all; also lest."></a> <a href="/hebrew/523.htm" title="523: ’um·mîm (Adv) -- A tribe, people. From the same as 'em; a collection, i.e. Community of persons.">among the peoples.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>For Your loving devotion reaches to the heavens, and Your faithfulness to the clouds.…<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/108-3.htm">Psalm 108:3</a></span><br />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/18-49.htm">Psalm 18:49</a></span><br />Therefore I will praise You, O LORD, among the nations; I will sing praises to Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9</a></span><br />so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-3.htm">Psalm 96:3</a></span><br />Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-1.htm">Psalm 105:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/117-1.htm">Psalm 117:1</a></span><br />Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4</a></span><br />and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-8.htm">1 Chronicles 16:8-9</a></span><br />“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Psalm 66:4</a></span><br />All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/67-3.htm">Psalm 67:3-4</a></span><br />Let the peoples praise You, O God; let all the peoples praise You. / Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for You judge the peoples justly and lead the nations of the earth. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a></span><br />All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-10.htm">Psalm 145:10-12</a></span><br />All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You. / They will tell of the glory of Your kingdom and speak of Your might, / to make known to men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-10.htm">Isaiah 42:10-12</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. / Let the desert and its cities raise their voices; let the villages of Kedar cry aloud. Let the people of Sela sing for joy; let them cry out from the mountaintops. / Let them give glory to the LORD and declare His praise in the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a></span><br />Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will praise you, O Lord, among the people: I will sing to you among the nations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1</a></b></br> Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-49.htm">Psalm 18:49</a></b></br> Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-22.htm">Psalm 22:22,23</a></b></br> I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/56-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/56-7.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/56-12.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/59-17.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Psalms</a> <a href="/psalms/59-9.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/59-16.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/71-22.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/67-3.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 57</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">David in prayer fleeing unto God, complains of his dangerous case</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">He encourages himself to praise God</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/57.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/57.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will praise You, O Lord, among the nations;</b><br>This phrase reflects the psalmist's commitment to worship God publicly and universally. The use of "nations" indicates a broader audience beyond Israel, suggesting a prophetic vision of God's glory being recognized worldwide. This aligns with the Abrahamic covenant in <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, where God promises that all peoples on earth will be blessed through Abraham's descendants. The psalmist's intention to praise God among the nations foreshadows the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations. It also anticipates the eschatological vision in <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a>, where a multitude from every nation worships before the throne of God.<p><b>I will sing Your praises among the peoples.</b><br>The act of singing praises emphasizes joy and gratitude, a common expression of worship in the Psalms. "Peoples" refers to various ethnic groups, reinforcing the theme of God's universal reign and the inclusivity of His salvation. This phrase highlights the role of music in worship, as seen throughout the Psalms and in the life of David, who was known for his musical talents (<a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">1 Samuel 16:23</a>). The call to sing among the peoples can be seen as a type of Christ, who, through His life and sacrifice, brought the message of God's love and redemption to all humanity. This universal call to worship is echoed in <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>, where every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Psalm 57</a>, David is expressing his trust and praise to God despite being pursued by Saul. This psalm is a reflection of his faith and reliance on God during times of distress.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>Refers to the Gentiles or non-Israelite peoples. David's intention to praise God among the nations signifies the universal scope of God's glory and the call for all people to recognize His sovereignty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_peoples.htm">The Peoples</a></b><br>This term is often used to denote various groups or tribes, emphasizing the inclusivity of God's praise beyond just the nation of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/cave_of_adullam.htm">Cave of Adullam</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/57.htm">Psalm 57</a> is linked to David's time hiding in the cave of Adullam, a place of refuge during his flight from Saul.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul's_pursuit.htm">Saul's Pursuit</a></b><br>The backdrop of this psalm is Saul's relentless pursuit of David, which serves as a catalyst for David's deepened trust and worship of God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_praise.htm">Universal Praise</a></b><br>God's glory is not confined to one nation or people. As believers, we are called to declare His greatness to all the earth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_in_adversity.htm">Praise in Adversity</a></b><br>Like David, we should cultivate a heart of worship even in difficult circumstances, trusting in God's deliverance and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/missionary_impulse.htm">Missionary Impulse</a></b><br>This verse encourages a missionary mindset, urging us to share the gospel and God's praises with all nations and peoples.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_worship.htm">Personal Worship</a></b><br>Our personal relationship with God should naturally overflow into public praise, impacting those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>David's commitment to praise God among the nations is a call to live out our faith boldly and visibly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_57.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 57</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_8_with_harsh_judgments.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 8's depiction of a caring God with other biblical passages that portray divine indifference or harsh judgment toward humans?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_67_at_odds_with_conditional_blessings.htm">Does Psalm 67 conflict with other biblical texts that portray God's blessings as conditional on obedience, rather than simply bestowed on anyone who prays?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'michtam'_mean_in_psalms.htm">What is the meaning of Michtam in the Psalms?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_66_9_address_suffering.htm">How does Psalm 66:9 reconcile the belief that God preserves life with the reality of widespread human suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/57.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people</span> (rather, <span class="accented">peoples</span>); <span class="cmt_word">I will sing unto thee among the nations.</span> The psalmist's joy is toe great to be confined within any narrower limits than those of the entire earth. He will have his hymn of praise go forth to all "peoples," "nations," and languages. Michaelis notes that his desire has had a full accomplishment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/57-9.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 praise You,</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹדְךָ֖</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wḏ·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O Lord,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among the nations;</span><br /><span class="heb">בָעַמִּ֥ים ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·‘am·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will sing Your praises</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֝זַמֶּרְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·zam·mer·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine 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">among the peoples.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֻמִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(’um·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3816.htm">Strong's 3816: </a> </span><span class="str2">A community</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/57-9.htm">Psalm 57:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/57-9.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 57:9 I will give thanks to you Lord (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/57-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 57:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 57:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/57-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 57:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 57:10" /></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>