Psalms 145
1I will exalt you, my God the King;I will praise your name for ever and ever. 2Every day I will praise youand extol your name for ever and ever. 3Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;his greatness no one can fathom. 4One generation commends your works to another;they tell of your mighty acts. 5They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works. 6They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds. 7They celebrate your abundant goodnessand joyfully sing of your righteousness. 8The Lord is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and rich in love. 9The Lord is good to all;he has compassion on all he has made. 10All your works praise you, Lord;your faithful people extol you. 11They tell of the glory of your kingdomand speak of your might, 12so that all people may know of your mighty actsand the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,and your dominion endures through all generations.The Lord is trustworthy in all he promisesand faithful in all he does. 14The Lord upholds all who falland lifts up all who are bowed down. 15The eyes of all look to you,and you give them their food at the proper time. 16You open your handand satisfy the desires of every living thing. 17The Lord is righteous in all his waysand faithful in all he does. 18The Lord is near to all who call on him,to all who call on him in truth. 19He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;he hears their cry and saves them. 20The Lord watches over all who love him,but all the wicked he will destroy. 21My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.Let every creature praise his holy namefor ever and ever.
Study Context for Psalms 145
As you study Psalms 145, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 145 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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