Psalms 52:9 Meaning and Explanation
“I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist vows perpetual praise and waits on God's name, which is good before his people.
The Context of Psalms 52:9
The psalmist vows perpetual praise and trust in God's character.
What Does Psalms 52:9 Mean?
The psalm concludes with the psalmist's response: eternal praise. 'Because thou hast done it'—God has acted. God has judged the wicked, vindicated the righteous, and proven his faithfulness. This concrete action—God's intervention in history—is the ground of praise.
The psalmist commits to wait on God's name—that is, on God's character and reputation—knowing that it 'is good before thy saints.' God's name is good not in the abstract but concretely, in the sight of all who belong to him. Waiting on the Lord in faithful anticipation becomes the posture of the faithful forever.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 52:9
What does Psalms 52:9 mean?
The psalmist vows perpetual praise and waits on God's name, which is good before his people.
What is the context of Psalms 52:9?
The psalmist vows perpetual praise and trust in God's character.