*Psalm 145: 1-21
Psalm 145 is a hymn of praise to God for his greatness, faithfulness, and compassion for all creation.
- Praise for God’s Greatness:
- The psalmist begins by extolling the greatness of God and expressing his desire to praise Him continually, declaring that God’s greatness is beyond comprehension.
- He resolves to bless and exalt God’s name forever, praising Him for His mighty acts and abundant goodness.
- God’s Majesty and Compassion:
- The psalmist reflects on God’s majestic splendor and wondrous works, declaring His greatness to be unsearchable and His goodness to be abundant.
- He describes God as gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love, showing kindness to all His creatures.
- Universal Dominion:
- The psalmist acknowledges God’s universal dominion and sovereignty, declaring that all His works praise Him and all His faithful servants bless Him.
- He affirms that God’s kingdom is eternal, His reign is everlasting, and His rule extends to all generations.
- God’s Faithfulness and Providence:
- The psalmist praises God for His faithfulness in all His words and His graciousness in fulfilling the desires of those who fear Him.
- He declares that God upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down, providing for the needs of every living creature.
- Call to Praise:
- The psalmist concludes by calling on all creatures to praise the Lord, extolling His name and declaring His greatness to all generations.
- He resolves to praise the Lord forever, joining with all creation in proclaiming His mighty acts and everlasting glory.
145:1 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
145:2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
145:4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
145:5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
145:6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.
145:7 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
145:8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
145:9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
145:10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
145:11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
145:12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
145:13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
145:14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
145:15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
145:16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
145:18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
145:19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
145:20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.