I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever.
Parallel translations
- WEB Every day I will praise you. I will extol your name forever and ever.
- KJV Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
- BSB Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.
- NKJV Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
- NASB Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever.
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Quick answer
David commits to daily and unending praise of God. Worship is not occasional but a lifelong, persevering habit.
Overview
The repetition of 'every day' and 'forever and ever' underscores that praise should mark both the rhythm of each day and the whole span of one's existence. This continual blessing of God's name flows from a heart captivated by His worth. It anticipates the unceasing praise of the redeemed before the throne (Revelation 7:9-12).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Rev 7:15Therefore they are before the throne of God, they serve him day and night in his temple. He who sits on the throne will spread his tabernacle over them.
- Ps 71:6I have relied on you from the womb. You are he who took me out of my mother’s womb. I will always praise you.
- Ps 119:164Seven times a day, I praise you, because of your righteous ordinances.
- Ps 72:15They shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba. Men shall pray for him continually. They shall bless him all day long.
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