Psalm 145
- I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
- Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
- Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.
- One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
- I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
- And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.
- They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
- The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
- The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
- All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord; and thy saints shall bless thee.
- They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
- To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
- Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.
- The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
- The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.
- Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
- The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
- The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
- He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
- The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
- My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
A Song of Eternal Praise: Magnifying the Majesty of God
Psalm 145 is a hymn of exaltation and adoration, celebrating the greatness and goodness of the Lord. In its twenty-one verses, we encounter a symphony of praise, as the psalmist extols the infinite majesty and mercy of God. Each stanza serves as a testament to the enduring love and power of our Creator.
The psalmist begins by expressing their commitment to extol and bless the name of God for eternity. This opening declaration sets the tone for a song of unceasing praise, as the psalmist resolves to bless the Lord every day of their life.
Verse three emphasizes the incomparable greatness of the Lord, whose majesty is beyond measure and whose works are beyond comprehension. Here, we are invited to marvel at the boundless expanse of God’s power and wisdom.
Throughout the psalm, the psalmist proclaims the righteousness and compassion of the Lord, highlighting His care for all of creation. From His provision of food to His tender mercy towards those who call upon Him, God’s goodness is depicted as universal and unending.
Verses eight through twenty-one offer a litany of reasons to praise and trust in the Lord, as the psalmist reflects on His attributes and actions. From His sovereignty over all creation to His compassion towards the downtrodden, God is depicted as a source of hope and refuge for all who seek Him.
The psalm concludes with a resounding affirmation of God’s eternal reign and a call for all creation to bless His holy name forever and ever. It serves as a fitting finale to a song of praise and adoration, as the psalmist invites all flesh to join in magnifying the majesty of God.
In conclusion, Psalm 145 invites us to join in the chorus of praise and adoration, acknowledging God’s greatness and goodness. It is a song of confidence in God’s sovereignty and a celebration of His faithfulness to His people. Let us, therefore, lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving, for the Lord alone is worthy of all honor and glory. Amen.