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Salvation's Purpose is Praise
Commentators consistently highlight that the psalmist's primary motivation for wanting deliverance is to publicly praise God. He desires to be saved from the 'gates of death' specifically so he can declare God's goodness at the 'gates of Zion'—the place of public worship and community life. This frames personal salvation not as an end in itself, but as a means to glorify God.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 9:14
18th Century
Theologian
That I may show forth all your praise - This means that I may praise you in the land of the living and finish the work of praise by renderin…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 9:13–14
19th Century
Bishop
It is natural to take these verses as the cry for help just mentioned.
Consider. —Literally, see my suffering from my h…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 9:14
19th Century
Preacher
That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: (Psalms 9:14).
From the gates of death to th…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 9:14
16th Century
Theologian
That I may recount. David’s meaning is simply that he will celebrate the praises of God in all assemblies and wherever the largest crowds …
John Gill
On Psalms 9:14
17th Century
Pastor
That I may show forth all your praise
That is, all your bounties and acts of goodness, deserving of praise; even as m…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 9:11–20
17th Century
Minister
Those who believe that God is greatly to be praised not only desire to praise Him better themselves, but also desire that others may join with them…