Psalms 13:6 Meaning and Explanation
“I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist declares his intention to praise God for his generous deliverance.
The Context of Psalms 13:6
The resolution: from complaint and petition to the certainty of praise, the psalm's endpoint where worship returns.
What Does Psalms 13:6 Mean?
The promise becomes declaration: the psalmist will sing. Song is the natural response to deliverance, the overflow of joy into public testimony. The reason given—that God 'hath dealt bountifully with me'—uses the past tense, suggesting that the psalmist already recognizes the bounty even though the petition has only just been made.
This final verse completes the arc from lament to trust to gratitude. The simple declaration 'I will sing unto the LORD' echoes the opening cries but transforms them into an offering of praise. The psalm ends not in deliverance narrated but in gratitude anticipated, faith's ultimate vindication.
Psalms 13:6 in the Original Language
gamal (גָּמַל), 'dealt bountifully' — to do kindness, repay, or treat with full measure; conveys both the generosity of God's action and the fullness of the reward.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 13:6
What does Psalms 13:6 mean?
The psalmist declares his intention to praise God for his generous deliverance.
What is the context of Psalms 13:6?
The resolution: from complaint and petition to the certainty of praise, the psalm's endpoint where worship returns.