What does Psalm 35:18 mean?

Psalm 35:18 highlights themes such as thanksgiving, praise, community when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 35:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.

16With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

17Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my darling from the lions.

18I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people.

19Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.

20For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that are quiet in the land.

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Hebrews 13:15
The author encourages believers to continually offer praise, similar to the psalmist's commitment.
Psalm 100:4
Both verses emphasize entering God's presence with thanksgiving and praise.
1 Chronicles 16:8
This verse also calls for public thanksgiving to God, paralleling the psalmist's intent.