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What the Fathers say

Psalms 26:7

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

"That I may hear the voice of Your praise." That I may learn how to praise You. "And that I may declare all Your wondrous works" [Psalm 26:7]. And after I have learned, I may set forth all Your wondrous works.

Exposition on Psalm 26 ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Consequently he shows the fruit: and there is a twofold fruit, namely to hear and to narrate; hence he says, "That I may hear the voice of praise." And this literally around the material altar, because this sacrifice is most acceptable to God: Ps. 49: "The sacrifice of praise shall honor me." Likewise, the praise which the Holy Spirit speaks in us: Ps. 84: "I will hear what the Lord God speaks in me." Likewise, in heaven: Is. 35: "Joy and gladness," etc. …

Exposition on the Psalms of David ↗