“I will exalt You, my God, the King,
And I will bless Your name forever and ever.
Every day I will bless You,
And I will praise Your name forever and ever.”

“Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised,
And His greatness is unsearchable.”

“One generation will praise Your works to another,
And will declare Your mighty acts.
On the glorious splendor of Your majesty
And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.
People will speak of the power of Your awesome acts,
And I will tell of Your greatness.
They will burst forth in speaking of Your abundant goodness
And will shout joyfully of Your righteousness.”

“The Lord is gracious and compassionate;
Slow to anger and great in mercy.
The Lord is good to all,
And His mercies are over all His works.”

“All Your works will give thanks to You, Lord,
And Your godly ones will bless You.
They will speak of the glory of Your kingdom,
And talk of Your power;
To make known to the sons of mankind Your mighty acts
And the glory of the majesty of Your kingdom.
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.”

“The Lord sustains all who fall,
And raises up all who are bowed down.
The eyes of all look to You,
And You give them their food in due time.
You open Your hand
And satisfy the desire of every living thing.”

“The Lord is righteous in all His ways,
And kind in all His deeds.
The Lord is near to all who call on Him,
To all who call on Him in truth.
He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;
He will also hear their cry and save them.
The Lord watches over all who love Him,
But He will destroy all the wicked.”

“My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,
And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.”

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Context and Meaning

Psalm 145, written by David, is an acrostic psalm of praise—each verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It is the final psalm attributed to David and serves as a majestic crescendo of worship before the closing Hallelujah Psalms (146–150).

This psalm celebrates God’s greatness, goodness, faithfulness, and compassion, inviting every generation and all creation to join in worship.

It is both personal (“I will bless You”) and universal (“all flesh will bless His holy name”), showing that God’s kingdom and mercy extend through time and across nations.

Key Themes:

1. God’s Greatness Is Unsearchable: His power and majesty surpass understanding (v. 1–3).
2. Generational Praise: Each generation testifies of His mighty works (v. 4–7).
3. God’s Character: He is gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and rich in mercy (v. 8–9).
4. God’s Kingdom Is Eternal: His reign and dominion endure forever (v. 10–13).
5. God’s Care for Creation: He sustains, provides, and satisfies every living thing (v. 14–16).
6. God’s Nearness to the Faithful: He hears, saves, and watches over those who love Him (v. 17–20).
7. Universal Praise: All creation will bless His holy name (v. 21).

Reflection and Impact

Psalm 145 is a call to unceasing praise, reminding us of the boundless goodness of our God:

• Praise should be daily and eternal – “Every day I will bless You” (v. 2) echoes Hebrews 13:15: continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God.
• God’s greatness is beyond measure – “His greatness is unsearchable” (v. 3) aligns with Romans 11:33: His judgments are unsearchable and His ways unfathomable.
• Generations are called to worship together – “One generation will declare Your works to another” (v. 4) reflects Deuteronomy 6:7: teach them diligently to your children.
• God is compassionate and slow to anger – “The Lord is gracious and compassionate” (v. 8) connects to Exodus 34:6: the Lord abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.
• God provides for every need – “You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing” (v. 16) parallels Matthew 6:26: your heavenly Father feeds them—will He not much more feed you?
• God is near to the sincere – “The Lord is near to all who call on Him in truth” (v. 18) reflects James 4:8: draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.
• Worship is universal and everlasting – “All flesh will bless His name” (v. 21) anticipates Revelation 5:13: every creature praising the One on the throne.

Application

• Make Worship a Daily Habit: Praise God intentionally every day.
• Pass on God’s Praise: Tell the next generation of His faithfulness and mighty works.
• Trust His Character: He is merciful, patient, and kind in all His ways.
• Rest in His Provision: God sustains both body and soul with open hands.
• Call on Him in Truth: Draw near to Him sincerely and watch Him draw near to you.
• Join the Eternal Chorus: Live now as one who will praise Him forever.

Closing Thought

God’s greatness is infinite, His compassion abounding, His kingdom everlasting, and His nearness personal.
“The Lord is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds… My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord.”