Psalms 145
Psalms 145 summary
Psalms 145 is the 145th chapter of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament — a book of poetry. It has 21 verses (about 377 words, a 2-minute read). Figures named in this chapter include David. Its themes touch on Praise, Gifts from God and Immortality.
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1David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
3Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. and his: Heb. and of his greatness there is no search
4One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
5I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words
6And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. declare: Heb. declare it
7They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
8The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. of great: Heb. great in mercy
9The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
10All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
11They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
12To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
13Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. an: Heb. a kingdom of all ages
14The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
15The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. wait: or, look unto
16Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
17The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. holy: or, merciful, or, bountiful
18The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.
20The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
21My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
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What is Psalms 145 about?
Psalms 145 is the 145th chapter of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament — a book of poetry. It has 21 verses (about 377 words, a 2-minute read). Figures named in this chapter include David. Its themes touch on Praise, Gifts from God and Immortality.
How many verses are in Psalms 145?
Psalms 145 contains 21 verses in the King James Version.
Is Psalms in the Old or New Testament?
Psalms is in the Old Testament of the Bible.
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