A Song or Psalm of David. O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

PSALMS 108:1KJV
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Psalms 108:1 (KJV)

What does Psalms 108:1 mean?

Psalms 108:1 describes David declaring that his heart is steady and determined toward God, and that he will sing and praise God with all his strength and honor. The verse shows David’s commitment to worship, expressing that his whole being is involved in giving praise.

David is the speaker in this psalm, addressing God directly. The phrase “my heart is fixed” means David’s inner self is firmly set or established, not wavering in his devotion. The mention of “my glory” refers to David offering his best—his voice, his honor, and everything that makes him who he is—in worship to God.

The Hebrew behind Psalms 108:1

  • heart (לֵב, lev): This word often means the inner self, including thoughts, feelings, and will. David’s “heart” being fixed shows his whole inner life is steady and focused on God.
  • fixed (נָכוֹן, nakhon): This word means established, prepared, or firmly set. It emphasizes that David’s commitment is not temporary or uncertain, but solid and enduring.
  • glory (כָּבוֹד, kavod): In Hebrew, this word can mean honor, reputation, or the best part of oneself. Here, David is saying he will praise God with all that gives him dignity and worth.

Why Psalms 108:1 matters

  • The verse clears up any idea that worship is only about outward actions; David highlights that true praise comes from a heart that is steady and fully committed.
  • By mentioning “my glory,” the verse shows that worship involves offering God not just words, but the very best of ourselves—our gifts, honor, and identity.
  • This verse sets the tone for the rest of the psalm, showing that everything that follows comes from a place of deep, unwavering devotion.

Where else these words appear

“praise” Hebrew H2167 · used in 41 verses

  • Judges 5:3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel.
  • Psalms 47:7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
  • Psalms 98:4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.

“Psalm” Hebrew H4210 · used in 57 verses

  • Psalms 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
  • Psalms 38:1 A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
  • Psalms 77:1 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun, A Psalm of Asaph. I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear unto me.

“sing” Hebrew H7891 · used in 79 verses

  • Exodus 15:1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
  • Ezra 7:7 And there went up some of the children of Israel, and of the priests, and the Levites, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, unto Jerusalem, in the seventh year of Artaxerxes the king.
  • Psalms 65:13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.

“Song” Hebrew H7892 · used in 87 verses

  • Genesis 31:27 Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?
  • Psalms 18:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
  • Psalms 127:1 A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.