Psalm 145

A Song of Praise. Of David. An acrostic poem.

v.1-3 David promises to praise God and proclaim his greatness every day forever. No one can fathom the greatness of the Lord.
v.4-7 Each generation will teach the next of God's works, his glorious splendor and abundant goodness. They will sing of the righteousness of God and declare his greatness.
v.8-9 Praise for characteristics of God (gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, good to all, mercy over all that he made). For v.8 see Ex 34:6, Jon 4:2.
v.10-13a Praise to God for his mighty acts and power. His kingdom shall endure forever.
v.13b-20 Praise to God for his acts, his righteousness, his kindness, his nearness, and his salvation. The Lord preserves those who love him, but the wicked he destroys.
v.21 David (and all flesh) will praise God forever.

It is a most solemn duty of each generation to teach the next to praise the Lord for his mercies and righteousness. His mercy is over all creation (and how much more to his children). The Lord is near to all who call on him in truth (v.18), see Jn 4:23-24. Let it be our daily personal goal to extol his name continually.

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