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The Meaning of Whole-Hearted Praise
Commentators emphasize that praising God "with my whole heart" means offering sincere, undivided praise. John Calvin notes this is the opposite of hypocritical praise or claiming some of the glory for ourselves. It is a conscious resolve to give God all the credit, engaging our entire being in worship. This sincerity is more important than perfection.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
I will praise thee, O Lord - That is, in view of the merciful interpositions referred to in the psalm (Psalms 9:3–5), a…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
The alphabetic arrangement is begun in its most complete form. Every clause of the first stanza begins with Aleph.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 9:1
19th Century
Preacher
It will be well if we also resolve that we will praise the Lord.
Most people have something or someone to praise, so let us select the Lord,…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 9:1
16th Century
Theologian
I will praise the Lord. David begins the psalm in this way, to induce God to help him in the calamities with which he was now afflicted. A…
John Gill
On Psalms 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
I will praise [you], O Lord, with my whole, heart
This is what is called in the New Testament making melody in the h…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 9:1–10
17th Century
Minister
If we are to praise God acceptably, we must praise Him in sincerity, with our whole heart. When we give thanks for a particular mercy, we should re…