Psalm 145:14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 145:10-21

The greatness and goodness of him who is optimus et maximus?the best and greatest of beings, were celebrated in the former part of the psalm; here, in these verses, we are taught to give him the glory of his kingdom, in the administration of which his greatness and goodness shine so clearly, so very brightly. Observe, as before, I. From whom the tribute of praise is expected (Ps. 145:10): All God's works shall praise him. They all minister to us matter for praise, and so praise him according... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:14

The Lord upholdeth all that fall ,.... Not all that fell in Adam, as all mankind did; nor all that fall into sin, as every man does; and therefore not those that fall into hell: but this is to be understood of the subjects of Christ's kingdom, of which the psalmist is speaking; who does that which no mortal king can do, as Aben Ezra observes: another king raises up one, and depresses another; supports one, and lets another fall: but the Lord upholds all his people and subjects with the right... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:14

The Lord upholdeth all that fall - נפלים nophelim , the falling, or those who are not able to keep their feet; the weak. He shores them up; he is their prop. No man falls through his own weakness merely; if he rely on God, the strongest foe cannot shake him. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:14

Verse 14 14.Jehovah upholding all the falling. He gives instances of the goodness and mercy of God, such as make it evident that God reigns only for the promotion of the general welfare of mankind. Bythe falling, and those who are bowed down, he means figuratively those who are overwhelmed by adversity, and would sink at once, were not God to extend his hand for their support. God, in short, has respect to the troubles of men, and helps such as are in distress, so that all ought not only to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

The metrical arrangement of the psalm is into three stanzas of seven verses each. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

Our response to God. What feeling should the greatness and the goodness of God call forth from us, and how should we utter it? We will praise God in every way that is open to us. I. CONTINUALLY . ( Psalms 145:2 .) "Every day" will we bless him: his praise shall be "continually" in our mouth ( Psalms 34:1 ). Not that a man is necessarily more devout because the Name of God is always on his lips, but that the spirit of thankfulness should be always in the heart, and should... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

The Te Deum of the Old Testament. So this glorious psalm has been fitly named, and it is the germ of that great Christian hymn. "It is one, and the last, of the acrostic, or rather the alphabetic psalms, of which there are eight in all. Like four other of these, this bears the name of David, although some are of opinion that in this case the inscription is not to be trusted" (Perowne). One letter of the Hebrew alphabet—nun—is omitted; how this came to be, we cannot tell; the Septuagint,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

God's greatness, goodness, and glory. "Every one who repeats the Tehillah of David thrice a day, may be sure that he is a child of the world to come." I. GOD 'S GREATNESS . ( Psalms 145:1-6 .) 1. Unsearchable . ( Psalms 145:3 .) No searching can reach its bottom ( Isaiah 40:28 ; Job 11:7 ). 2. It is , nevertheless , being continually revealed in history . ( Psalms 145:4 .) One generation declares it to another, through all the successive ages. 3. ... 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 145:14

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 145:10-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:7-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:14

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