Psalms 145
Psalm 145 is attributed to David and is, overall, a song of praise and thanksgiving to God. The psalm reflects on God’s greatness and goodness, and His lovingkindness, emphasizing that God is sovereign over all creation and every generation and that He is also a protector. The psalmist recalls the wonderful things God has done, offers praise, and sings of the eternality and hope of God’s kingdom.
| Structure | Main contents |
|---|---|
| Verses 1–3 | Exalting God’s greatness |
| Verses 4–7 | God’s works passed down through generations |
| Verses 8–13 | God’s lovingkindness, mercy, and the eternality of the kingdom |
| Verses 14–16 | God’s care for all His creation |
| Verses 17–21 | God’s righteousness and closeness, concluding praise |
1verseA praise psalm by David. I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever.
2verseEvery day I will praise you. I will extol your name forever and ever.
3verseGreat is the LORD, and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable.
4verseOne generation will commend your works to another, and will declare your mighty acts.
5verseI will meditate on the glorious majesty of your honor, on your wondrous works.
6verseMen will speak of the might of your awesome acts. I will declare your greatness.
7verseThey will utter the memory of your great goodness, and will sing of your righteousness.
8verseThe LORD is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness.
9verseThe LORD is good to all. His tender mercies are over all his works.
10verseAll your works will give thanks to you, LORD. Your saints will extol you.
11verseThey will speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power,
12verseto make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.
13verseYour kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your dominion endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in all his words, and loving in all his deeds.
14verseThe LORD upholds all who fall, and raises up all those who are bowed down.
15verseThe eyes of all wait for you. You give them their food in due season.
16verseYou open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17verseThe LORD is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.
18verseThe LORD is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
19verseHe will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20verseThe LORD preserves all those who love him, but he will destroy all the wicked.
21verseMy mouth will speak the praise of the LORD. Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
Key Message of Psalm 145
This passage emphasizes God’s infinite majesty and goodness, and His faithful love that cares for all living things and all creation. God is the One who has acted throughout history beyond generations, and His works are carried forward widely to later generations. It contains a universal message that all humanity and all creation experience God’s provision and mercy, not only Israel. It also reveals faith that God grants grace to those who draw near to Him and personally cares for those who cry out to Him sincerely.
Meditation Points
- I reflect on what I have experienced of God’s greatness and goodness.
- I consider how I can share God’s grace and care with neighbors or with the next generation.
- I check how I perceive God’s presence in my everyday life.
Apply It to Me
- I build the habit of praising and thanking God even in the small things of my daily life.
- As much as I experience God’s lovingkindness and mercy, I strive to share that with the people around me through kindness and care.
- Through prayer and meditation, I experience an even deeper closeness with God.
