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
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
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
The Lord upholdeth all that fall. Lifts them up , i . e ; and again "upholds" or supports them (comp. Psalms 37:24 ). And raiseth up all those that be bowed down (comp. Psalms 146:8 ). read more
For the fallen and the falling. How different are the ways of him whose everlasting kingdom and enduring dominion are told of in the previous verse, from the ways of the world and of hard and selfish men! Vae victis! is the world's verdict, and the facts of life too often confirm it; but the Lord, he is the Savior of the unsuccessful, the Speaker of heart-cheering words to the crushed ones in life's stern conflict, and the Performer for them of corresponding deeds. I. CONSIDER THE... read more
The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season (cf. Psalms 104:21 , Psalms 104:27 ; Psalms 136:25 ; Psalms 147:9 ). The constant supply of all living creatures with their necessary food is little less than a standing miracle. read more
The universal dependence and expectation. "Man is master. But there is a great deal in this world besides man. Nature takes a thousand darlings to her bosom. Every evening motherly Darkness puts to bed myriads of unnamed children of the sod, of the leaf, of the tree, bush, moss, and stone. Every morn she sends again to awaken her brood, and troops them forth to their dewy breakfast. We sometimes get nearer to God in proportion as we get far from men. These neglected treasures of Nature are... read more
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Not only are they given what is necessary for them, but every desire which they enter-rain is satisfied. read more
The opening of God's hand. We are wont to admire much in our fellow-men the open hand, the free, generous impartation of what we have to those who have not. It is by no means too common a sight, but a very pleasant one when it can be seen. Close-fistedness is much more the rule than open-handedness. But God is the God of the open hand; the bounteous Benefactor of all, of good and bad alike. And not alone the love of God is shown, but his power likewise. With what toil and stress do we... read more
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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