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John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:1-21

This is an alphabetic Ps., but the v. with the letter Nun, which should come after Psalms 145:13, has been lost. It is a noble Ps., celebrating the praise of God as the bountiful Giver of all good things, used in the Jewish church at morning service, and worthy to be used in all the churches. It is the last Ps. ascribed to David in the Psalter.5. RV ’of the glorious majesty of thine honour and of thy wondrous works will I meditate.’13. Here LXX adds the missing v., as follows: ’Jehovah is... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 145:9-10

(9, 10) All.—This wide outlook over the world as the object, with all that it contains, of the Divine pity and love, is a noble anticipation of our Lord’s teaching in the Sermon on the Mount and is introduced in a similar manner. Just as the subjects of the kingdom of heaven should exceed the heathen in kindness and goodness, because they know the universal and impartial grace of the Father, so here the saints, the members of the covenant, are to bless Jehovah, who shows them peculiar favour,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 145:1-21

The True Conception of God Psalms 145:4 It is needful to the understanding of this Psalm and its lesson that we should realize that the religion of separation has no place whatever in the spirit of it. The conception of God here is not a being whom men can obey while they separate themselves from all human interest. It is a conception of a God who brings man back again into human interests and uplifts and dignifies all that they have to do day by day. I. This Psalmist sees God where some of us... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

Psalms 145:1-21This is an acrostic psalm. Like several others of that kind, it is slightly irregular, one letter (Nun) being omitted. The omission is supplied in the LXX by an obviously spurious verse inserted in the right place between Psalms 145:13 and Psalms 145:14. Though the psalm has no strophical divisions, it has distinct sequence of thought, and celebrates the glories of Jehovah’s character and deeds from a fourfold point of view. It sings of His greatness (Psalms 145:1-6), goodness... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 145:1-21

Psalm 143-145 In Psalms 143:1-12 the enemy is mentioned again, the enemy who pursued David. “For the enemy has persecuted my soul; he has smitten my life down to the ground; he has made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have long been dead.” How this again reminds us of the death experience of the pious remnant when the man of sin, the Antichrist will rule in Israel’s land. Prayer for deliverance follows. Hear me speedily--Hide not Thy face from me--Cause me to hear Thy... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

Psalms 135:0 Praises God for choosing Jacob (Psalms 135:1-4 ), extols His power in the natural world (Psalms 135:5-7 ), and in the deliverance of His people from Egypt (Psalms 135:8-9 ) and bringing them into the promised land (Psalms 135:10-12 ). All this is in contrast to the vanity of idols (Psalms 135:13-18 ). Psalms 136:0 Is of the same character as the preceding, but is notable for the chorus attached to each verse a chorus with which we have become familiar in other psalms (Psalms 106:1... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 145:8-9

Reader! do not fail to connect with the view of this verse, the first relation of it in the holy mount, Exodus 34:5-7 . And do not fail also to connect with it the grand cause. What is the Lord's goodness, mercy, and compassion to poor fallen sinners, but Christ and his salvation? In Jesus hath not Jehovah proclaimed his name, and made all his goodness pass before us? Exodus 33:13 , to the end. Numbers 14:17-18 ; Psalms 103:8-9; Psalms 103:8-9 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:9

Strangers. He charges his people to be compassionate towards such, Exodus xxii. 21., and James i. 27. (Berthier) --- We have been captives, Psalm cxii. 9. --- Sinners, who have calumniated us, ver. 7. (Calmet) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:1-9

1-9 Those who, under troubles and temptations, abound in fervent prayer, shall in due season abound in grateful praise, which is the true language of holy joy. Especially we should speak of God's wondrous work of redemption, while we declare his greatness. For no deliverance of the Israelites, nor the punishment of sinners, so clearly proclaims the justice of God, as the cross of Christ exhibits it to the enlightened mind. It may be truly said of our Lord Jesus Christ, that his words are words... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 145:1-21

A Psalm of Praise for the Blessings Due to the Messiah's Exaltation. David's psalm of praise, dedicated to Messiah for His mighty, righteous, and gracious government of all men, and of His Church in particular. v. 1. I will extol Thee, exalting Him high above all mere men, my God, O King, Messiah being the King over all by virtue of His exaltation to the right hand of God; and I will bless Thy name forever and ever, singing the praises of His divine essence and attributes not only here in... read more