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Psalm 145

Psalm 145:16

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

Modern
You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Traditional
Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.
Literal
You open Your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
Latin
Aperis tu manum tuam, et imples omne animal benedictione.

Original

Hebrew
English
You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

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 Desire Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God Gifts from God: Temporal: All Creatures Partake of God: Power of God: Providence of Man: God: Provides For Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Satisfaction The Gifts of God: Temporal: All Creatures Partake of Waiting Upon God: As the Giver of all Temporal Blessings Waiting: Upon God: As the Giver of all Temporal Blessings