Translations
Modern
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Traditional
I will sing unto the Lord as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Literal
I will sing to YHWH during my life; I will sing praise to my God while I live!
Latin
Cantabo Domino in vita mea; psallam Deo meo quamdiu sum.
Original
Hebrew
English
I will sing to the LORD all my life; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.
Notes
The psalmist moves from describing the known creation to anticipating the new creation, when the Lord will renew the created order into a world without sinners.
This creation hymn (see also Psalms 8, 33, 145) praises God's goodness and greatness. The psalmist thinks about the current world, the original creation, and a future new creation. He views both creations as wonderfully and wisely made (compare Psalm 139:14), as the work of the Lord's Spirit (104:30; Genesis 1:2; 2 Corinthians 3:6).
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Blessing: Temporal, from God Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: should be offered: During Life Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Singing