Psalms
“I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.”
Psalms 7:17
Psalms 7:17 (KJV) speaks to praise, worship, and thanksgiving to God — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Psalms 34:1“I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.”
Psalms 9:1“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”
Psalms 69:30“Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.”
Psalms 18:49“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”
Psalms 100:4“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalms 150:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 7:17 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 7:17 reads: "I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high." The verse speaks to praise, worship, and thanksgiving to God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 7 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 7:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise to the name of the LORD most high." is Psalms 7:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 7.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 7:17?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 7:17 include Psalms 34:1, Psalms 9:1, and Psalms 69:30. Reading them alongside Psalms 7:17 deepens the theme of praise.
How can I pray with Psalms 7:17?
Read Psalms 7:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.