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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:3-13

The greatness of God. In this exquisite psalm the greatness and the goodness of God are celebrated, and the writer passes so freely from one to another, that it is very difficult to keep them separate. Nor is there much need to do so; for God's greatness, his glory, is in his goodness ( Exodus 33:19 ), and the two are really inseparable. Endeavoring, however, to look at them apart, we are here reminded of— I. HIS MAJESTY . We read of "the splendor of the glory of his majesty" ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:7-20

The goodness of God. As the years increase we are inclined to review the past rather than forecast the future. What shall we dwell upon as we look backward? We should cherish not the recollection of past troubles and difficulties, but "the memory of God's great goodness" ( Psalms 145:7 ). And we do well to extend the field of observation beyond our own experience, and regard— I. THE VAST BREADTH OF HIS BENEFICENCE . " All his works praise him," for he is "good to all,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:11

They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom (comp. Psalms 22:28 ; Psalms 45:6 ). The "glory" of God's kingdom is such that the faithful are naturally drawn to "speak" of it. "His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion endureth throughout all ages" ( Psalms 145:13 ). "His kingdom ruleth over all " ( Psalms 103:19 )—heaven and earth, and hell, and all space, and whatever space contains. There is no limit either to its extent or its duration. And its "glory" transcends... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:12

To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts . It is a part of the duty of "saints" ( Psalms 145:10 ) to make known as widely as possible—if possible, to all men—the "mighty acts" and glory of God; primarily, for God's glory; and secondarily, to bring about their conversion to God's service. And the glorious majesty of his kingdom (comp. Psalms 145:5 , Psalms 145:11 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:13

Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom (comp. Daniel 4:3 , Daniel 4:34 ). It is inconceivable that God's kingdom should come to an end. He cannot will it to cease, and so dethrone himself. Much less can any other, and necessarily inferior, power overthrow it. And thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. This is rather an anti-climax, since the generations of men will one day cease; but it was a customary phrase ( Psalms 33:11 ; Psalms 45:17 ; Psalms 49:11 ; Psalms 61:6 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:13

God's everlasting kingdom. "What is infinite in greatness must be infinite in duration." "Thy kingdom is a kingdom of all eternities." On the door of the old mosque in Damascus, which was once a Christian church, but for twelve centuries has ranked among the holiest of the Mohammedan sanctuaries, are inscribed these memorable words: "Thy kingdom, O Christ, is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations." It is evident that the psalmist is endeavoring to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 145:11

They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom - Of thy reign; of the great principles of thy government and laws. They see in that reign evidence that thou art worthy of universal praise. Seeing this, it becomes to them a subject on which they talk or converse (compare Malachi 3:16) - a subject of interest to their hearts, and “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” People talk about that which interests them; those things in which they have pleasure; those which they desire to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 145:12

To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts - To bring other people to understand and to appreciate the evidences of the power of God. A man who sees this himself will wish that others may see it also. This is the foundation of the desire which warms and animates the heart of the Christian missionary - the desire to make the great truths of redemption known as far as possible, even to the ends of the earth.And the glorious majesty of his kingdom - And the glory of the majesty of his reign.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 145:13

Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom ... - See Psalms 10:16, note; Daniel 4:34, note. The meaning is, that the reign of God will continue forever and ever. It will never pass away as other dominions do; it will not change as dynasties do among people; it will not be overthrown as they are; its great principles will stand firm forever and ever. Compare the notes at Psalms 72:17. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 145:8-13

Psalms 145:8-13. The Lord is gracious, &c. See notes on Exodus 34:6-7; and Numbers 14:18. The Lord is good to all Not only to Israel, but to all mankind, whose hearts he fills with food and gladness, as is said Acts 14:17; yea, to all his creatures, to beasts as well as men. All thy works praise thee They give men and angels just occasion to praise thee; for they set forth thy glory, and manifest thy infinite perfections. And thy saints bless thee Give thanks for thy goodness... read more

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