Psalms 145

I Will Extol You, My God and King

1 I will extol thee, my GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Kingdom: Psalms 44:4, 45:1, 45:6, Isaiah 33:22, Matthew 25:34, Revelation 19:16. References God: Psalms 30:12. Blessing: Psalms 34:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 30:1, 100:1 +5

2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. Resurrection: Psalms 71:6. Parallel theme: Revelation 7:15

3 Great is the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. Resurrection: Psalms 48:1, 96:4. References Lord: Psalms 147:5, Isaiah 40:28, Revelation 15:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 139:6, Job 5:9, 9:10, 26:14, Romans 11:33 +5

4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts. Resurrection: Deuteronomy 6:7, Isaiah 38:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:18

5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. Parallel theme: Psalms 71:24, 72:18, 105:2, 119:27, Isaiah 12:4, Daniel 4:37

6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:27, 22:31, 66:3, 113:3, Ezra 1:2, Jeremiah 50:28, Habakkuk 2:14 +2

7 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness. Good: Isaiah 63:7. Righteousness: Psalms 36:10, 51:14, 71:19, 89:16

8 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. Grace: Psalms 86:5, 86:15, 100:5, 103:8, 116:5, Numbers 14:18

9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. Good: Psalms 100:5, Nahum 1:7, Matthew 5:45. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:27, Jonah 4:11, Acts 17:25

10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. Blessing: Psalms 103:22. Holy: 1 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 19:1

11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdomKingdom: מַלְכוּת (Malkhut). The Hebrew malkhut (מַלְכוּת) denotes kingdom or royal rule—the realm and reign of a king. God's kingdom represents His sovereign rule over all creation., and talk of thy power;

12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. Kingdom: Revelation 12:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 105:1, Matthew 28:18

13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. Kingdom: Psalms 10:16, Isaiah 9:7, Daniel 2:44, 7:14, 1 Timothy 1:17, Revelation 11:15

14 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. Resurrection: Psalms 42:5, 146:8. References Lord: Psalms 37:24, 94:18. Parallel theme: Psalms 38:6, 119:117

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:21, 104:27, 136:25, 145:9, Genesis 1:30, Joel 2:22, Matthew 6:26, Luke 12:24, Acts 17:25 +4

16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:28, 107:9, 132:15, Job 38:27

17 The LORD is righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. in all his ways, and holy in all his works. Righteousness: Psalms 50:6, 89:14, 103:6, 116:5, Genesis 18:25, Deuteronomy 32:4, Isaiah 45:21, Zephaniah 3:5, Revelation 19:11 +4

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truthTruth: אֱמֶת (Emet). The Hebrew emet (אֱמֶת) means truth or faithfulness—reliability and conformity to reality. God is true (emet), utterly faithful to His word and character.. References Lord: Psalms 17:1, 34:18, Deuteronomy 4:7, Isaiah 58:9. Truth: John 4:24. Parallel theme: Psalms 46:5, 119:2, Hosea 7:14, John 14:23, James 4:8 +5

19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will saveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). them. Parallel theme: Psalms 20:4, 34:9, 34:17, 37:4, 91:15, Matthew 5:6, John 15:7, 15:16, 16:24, 1 John 5:15 +5

20 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. References Lord: Psalms 1:6. Love: Psalms 31:23, 37:28, 97:10, Exodus 20:6, James 2:5. Evil: Psalms 9:5, 9:17, Matthew 25:41 +4

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. name for ever and ever. Resurrection: Psalms 30:12, 51:15, 71:8, 150:6