Psalms 35:28

Psalms 35:28

This final verse of the section commits the psalmist’s whole life to language of praise: “And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long.” After the pleas for justice, vindication, and protection, the psalm ends with unambiguous commitment to declare God’s righteousness and to worship continually. In Hebrew poetry, repetition and parallelism emphasize devotion. The psalmist’s mouth becomes a counter-witness to the enemies’ sneers—the mouth that once faced slander now witnesses to God’s faithfulness. The statement also links righteousness with praise, suggesting that right relationship with God naturally flows into a life of gratitude and proclamation. This posture of worship is not passive; it is an active, constant practice.

The verse underscores a central theological truth: praise is the rightful response to God’s justice and faithfulness. It ties communal justice to personal devotion, showing that a life marked by righteous living results in a mouth that consistently honors God. Theologically, it also reflects the biblical pattern that God’s righteousness becomes the boundary for human speech and the source of hope for the faithful.

Practically, cultivate daily habits of praise. This could mean starting or ending your day with a brief prayer or song of gratitude for God’s provision and justice. In conversations, let your words reflect God’s righteousness; when you see injustice, counter with truth-telling and encouragement rather than gossip. Use your social platforms to share stories of God’s faithfulness and to redirect conversations toward God’s glories. Let your tone in disagreements be seasoned with grace, so your life itself becomes a living sermon.

Cross-References: Psalm 19:14; Psalm 40:3; Psalm 71:8; 2 Corinthians 4:13; Colossians 3:16