Psalm 145:5

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

Modern
…the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
Traditional
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
Literal
The splendor of the glory of Your majesty, and words of Your wonders I will put forth.
Latin
Magnificentiam gloriæ sanctitatis tuæ loquentur, et mirabilia tua narrabunt.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.

Notes

This litany (a repeated form of praise, often with the same line said again and again) celebrates God’s character and his mighty deeds. Each generation will continue to tell others about God’s power (Psalm 22:30).

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).

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

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Topics

Glory of God: His Majesty God is Declared to Be: Glorious God: Glory of Nature Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Speaking: Wisdom In Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Glory of God: Declare The Glory of God: Exhibited in His Majesty