The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com Praise the Lord!
Feb 2, 2026
A discussion of wholehearted worship and why true praise requires total surrender. Examination of Psalm 9’s structure, including the Hebrew acrostic and its relationship to Psalm 10. Exploration of reasons to praise: victory over enemies, God’s just rule, and refuge for the oppressed. Reflection on singing, revival, and praising God after deliverance.
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Praise Rooted In God's Deeds
- David frames Psalm 9 chiefly as praise that springs from specific reasons rather than generic devotion.
- Praise bookends the section and flows from recounting God's works and deliverance.
Acrostic Structure Suggests Unity
- Psalm 9 and 10 may have originally formed one acrostic poem spanning the Hebrew alphabet.
- Ancient manuscript traditions and poetic structure support combining them despite different themes.
Theme Determines Psalm Boundaries
- Psalm 9 focuses on praise while Psalm 10 reads as a lament about God's apparent distance.
- Thematic difference is a primary reason to treat them as separate psalms.