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Psalm 145

Psalm 145:14

I Will Exalt You, My God and King · Psalm 145:1–21
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Translations

Modern
The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Traditional
The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.
Literal
YHWH is upholding all those falling, and raising up all those bent down low.
Latin
Allevat Dominus omnes qui corruunt, et erigit omnes elisos.

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

Notes

Psalms 145:14–20

The Lord cares for his creatures.

Psalms 145:1–21

This psalm of praise is the last in this collection of the psalms of David (Psalms 138–145). Praise continues in the last five psalms (Psalms 146–150).

This psalm celebrates the Lord as the King of all (Psalm 145:1–3, 10–13). God's actions show his royal qualities (Psalm 145:4–7). He cares for all creatures (Psalm 145:14–17) and for those who fear him (145:18–20).

Psalms 138:1–145:21

In this final group of psalms of David, psalms of praise and wisdom (Psalms 138–139, 145) form a frame around five psalms of lament (Psalms 140–144).

Theme notes and profiles

David

Glossary

Acrostic Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In God: Preserver Learning from Mistakes Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To