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Psalm 108:1 My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being.
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A psalm of David. My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/108.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />My heart is confident in you, O God; no wonder I can sing your praises with all my heart!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/108.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart is steadfast, O God! I will sing and make melody with all my being!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/108.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/108.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A Song <i>or</i> Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/108.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A Song. A Psalm of David. O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/108.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, God; I will sing, I will sing praises also with my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/108.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/108.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/108.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A Song. A Psalm of David. My heart is set, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/108.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A Song. A Psalm of David. O God, my heart is steadfast [with confident faith]; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/108.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song. A psalm of David. My heart is confident, God; I will sing; I will sing praises with the whole of my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/108.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A song. A Davidic psalm. My heart is confident, God; I will sing; I will sing praises with the whole of my being. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/108.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is fixed, O God; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/108.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Our God, I am faithful to you with all my heart, and you can trust me. I will sing and play music for you with all that I am. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/108.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Song, a Psalm Of David. My heart is fixed, O God; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/108.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[A song; a psalm by David.] My heart is confident, O God. I want to sing and make music even with my soul. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/108.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I have complete confidence, O God! I will sing and praise you! Wake up, my soul! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/108.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart is firm, God; I will sing and praise you with my whole being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/108.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/108.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A song, a psalm of David. I am determined, O God! I will sing and praise you with my whole heart. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/108.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[A Song. A Psalm by David.] My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/108.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/108.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A Song. A Psalm by David. My heart is steadfast, God. I will sing and I will make music with my soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/108.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A SONG. A PSALM OF DAVID. My heart is prepared, O God, "" I sing, indeed, I sing praise, also my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/108.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A Song, a Psalm of David. Prepared is my heart, O God, I sing, yea, I sing praise, also my honour.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/108.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Song of chanting to David. My heart being prepared, O God, I will sing and play on the harp, also mine honor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/108.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A canticle of a psalm for David himself. My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing, and will give praise, with my glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/108.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 107:1>A Canticle Psalm, of David himself. <V 107:2>My heart is prepared, O God, my heart is prepared. I will sing songs, and I will sing psalms in my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/108.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A song; a psalm of David. [2] My heart is steadfast, God; my heart is steadfast. Let me sing and chant praise. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/108.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make melody. Awake, my soul!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/108.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />O GOD, my heart is ready, my heart is ready; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/108.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My heart is ready, oh God, my heart is ready; I shall glorify and sing praise in my honor.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/108.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A Song, a Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises, even with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/108.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Song of a Psalm by David. O God, my heart is ready, my heart is ready; I will sing and sing psalms with my glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/108-1.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=13868" 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/108.htm">Israel's Kingdom Blessing</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</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.">A song.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4210.htm" title="4210: miz·mō·wr (N-ms) -- A melody. From zamar; properly, instrumental music; by implication, a poem set to notes.">A Psalm</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything."> My heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: nā·ḵō·wn (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">is steadfast,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">O God;</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.">I will sing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2167.htm" title="2167: wa·’ă·zam·mə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To make music (in praise of God). ">and make music</a> <a href="/hebrew/637.htm" title="637: ’ap̄- (Conj) -- Also, yea. A primitive particle; meaning accession; also or yea; adversatively though.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kə·ḇō·w·ḏî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">all my being.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.…<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/57-7.htm">Psalm 57:7</a></span><br />My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1</a></span><br />Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1</a></span><br />Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-12.htm">Psalm 86:12</a></span><br />I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Psalm 119:7</a></span><br />I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<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="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13</a></span><br />Is any one of you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.<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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">O god, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1-5</a></b></br> A Song <i>or</i> Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalm 57:7-11</a></b></br> My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/60-5.htm">Psalm 60:5-12</a></b></br> That thy beloved may be delivered; save <i>with</i> thy right hand, and hear me… </p><p class="hdg">my heart</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalm 57:7-11</a></b></br> My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise… </p><p class="hdg">I will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a></b></br> To the end that <i>my</i> glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise <i>shall</i> continually <i>be</i> in my mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/104-33.htm">Psalm 104:33</a></b></br> I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.</p><p class="hdg">my glory</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-9.htm">Psalm 16:9</a></b></br> Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-8.htm">Psalm 71:8,15,23,24</a></b></br> Let my mouth be filled <i>with</i> thy praise <i>and with</i> thy honour all the day… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-21.htm">Psalm 145:21</a></b></br> My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/102-7.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/105-26.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/107-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/106-47.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/98-5.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/107-32.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/105-2.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/103-19.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/106-12.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/107-22.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/107-26.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">Steadfast</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Awake</a> <a href="/psalms/108-13.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/111-8.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Melody</a> <a href="/psalms/109-1.htm">Music</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Praises</a> <a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/psalms/108-13.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/108-3.htm">Sing</a> <a href="/psalms/108-2.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Songs</a> <a href="/psalms/109-20.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/108-4.htm">Steadfast</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 108</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">David encourages himself to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">He prays for God's assistance according to his promise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/108-11.htm">His confidence in God's help</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 /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <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/108.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/108.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A song. A Psalm of David.</b><br>This introduction indicates that the text is both a song and a psalm, suggesting its use in worship and liturgical settings. David, the attributed author, was the second king of Israel and a central figure in the Old Testament. His life and reign are detailed in the books of Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. David is known for his musical talent and is credited with composing many psalms, which were integral to Israel's worship practices. The dual designation as a song and a psalm highlights its purpose for both personal devotion and corporate worship.<p><b>My heart is steadfast, O God;</b><br>The phrase "my heart is steadfast" reflects a firm and unwavering commitment to God. In biblical terms, the heart often represents the center of one's being, including emotions, will, and intellect. A steadfast heart indicates a deep, resolute faith and trust in God, despite circumstances. This steadfastness is a recurring theme in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of a stable and faithful relationship with God. It echoes the call for believers to remain faithful and grounded in their faith, as seen in passages like <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6-8</a>, which warns against being double-minded.<p><b>I will sing and make music with all my being.</b><br>This expression of worship involves the whole person, indicating that true worship is not just a matter of external actions but involves the entire self—mind, body, and spirit. Singing and making music are common forms of worship in the Bible, seen in the practices of the Israelites and the early church. The use of music in worship is a powerful means of expressing devotion and adoration to God. This phrase also points to the joy and enthusiasm that should characterize worship, as seen in other psalms like <a href="/psalms/100.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a>, which calls for joyful noise and gladness in serving the Lord. The holistic nature of this worship reflects the greatest commandment to love God with all one's heart, soul, and mind (<a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37</a>).<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 this psalm, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his musical talents.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is the object of David's praise and the one who inspires his steadfast heart.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, Israel is the nation over which David ruled and often the context for his psalms of praise and worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/steadfastness_in_worship.htm">Steadfastness in Worship</a></b><br>A steadfast heart is unwavering and committed to God, regardless of circumstances. This verse encourages believers to cultivate a heart that remains firm in faith and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wholehearted_worship.htm">Wholehearted Worship</a></b><br>David's declaration to sing and make music "with all my being" challenges us to engage in worship with our entire selves, not holding back any part of our lives from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_music_in_worship.htm">The Power of Music in Worship</a></b><br>Music is a powerful tool for expressing our love and devotion to God. It can uplift our spirits and draw us closer to Him, as seen in David's life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_praise.htm">Consistency in Praise</a></b><br>Regular praise and worship can strengthen our relationship with God and help us maintain a positive outlook, even in difficult times.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heart_preparation_for_worship.htm">Heart Preparation for Worship</a></b><br>Preparing our hearts before coming into God's presence is crucial. A steadfast heart is one that is ready to worship and receive from God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_108.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 108</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_108's_repetition_affect_its_originality.htm">If Psalm 108 is partly repeated from Psalms 57 and 60, does this raise doubts about its originality or authorship (Psalm 108)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_steadfast_heart.htm">What defines a steadfast heart?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_timelines_conflict_with_psalm_108.htm">If David wrote this psalm, why do some historical timelines suggest inconsistencies with events described here (Psalm 108)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_sing_joyfully.htm">What does it mean to sing joyfully?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/108.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My heart is fixed.</span> In the original form (<a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalm 57:7</a>) this emphatic phrase was reiterated, which much increased the force of the declaration. <span class="cmt_word">I will sing and give praise, even with my glory</span>. It is difficult to assign any distinct meaning to the last clause, which has nothing parallel to it in <a href="/psalms/57-7.htm">Psalm 57:7</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/108-1.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">A Song.</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(šîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine 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">A Psalm</span><br /><span class="heb">מִזְמ֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(miz·mō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4210.htm">Strong's 4210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Instrumental music, a poem set to notes</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָוִֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">My heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is steadfast,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָכ֣וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(nā·ḵō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be erect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O God;</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·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">I will sing</span><br /><span class="heb">אָשִׁ֥ירָה</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_7891.htm">Strong's 7891: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and make music</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝אֲזַמְּרָ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·zam·mə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive 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">with</span><br /><span class="heb">אַף־</span> <span class="translit">(’ap̄-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_637.htm">Strong's 637: </a> </span><span class="str2">Meaning accession, yea, adversatively though</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all my being.</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּבוֹדִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇō·w·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 108:1 A Song (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/107-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 107:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/108-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 108:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 108:2" /></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>