Psalms 145 A Psalm of Praise

A psalm of praise to God for his mighty, righteous, and gracious government of all men, and of his humble and suffering people in particular

1,2

(Compare Ps 30:1). bless thy name — celebrate Thy perfections (Ps 5:11). God is addressed as king, alluding to His government of men.

3

(Compare Ps 18:3; 48:1). greatness — as displayed in His works.

4

shall declare — literally, "they shall declare," that is, all generations.

5

I will speak — or, "muse" (Ps 77:12; 119:15). thy wondrous works — or, "words of thy wonders," that is, which described them (Ps 105:27, Margin).

6

terrible acts — which produce dread or fear.

7

memory — (Ps 6:5), remembrance, or what causes to be remembered. righteousness — as in Ps 143:1, goodness according to covenant engagement.

8,9

(Compare Ps 103:8; 111:4). over all, &c. — rests on all His works.

10

bless — as in Ps 145:1, to praise with reverence, more than merely to praise.

11,12

The declaration of God's glory is for the extension of His knowledge and perfections in the world.

13

(Compare Da 4:3, 34).

14

(Compare Ps 37:17; 54:4).

15,16

eyes of... thee — or, look with expecting faith (Ps 104:27, 28).

17

holy... works — literally, "merciful" or "kind, goodness" (Ps 144:2) is the corresponding noun. righteous — in a similar relation of meaning to "righteousness" (Ps 145:7).

18,19

(Compare Ps 34:7, 10).

20

Those who fear Him (Ps 145:19) are those who are here said to love Him.

21

(Compare Ps 33:21). all flesh — (Ps 65:2). The Psalm ends, as it began, with ascriptions of praise, in which the pious will ever delight to join.