Psalms 145 · Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
PSALM 145 Psa 145:1-21 . A Psalm of praise to God for His mighty, righteous, and gracious government of all men, and of His humble and suffering people in particular. 1-2. (Compare Psa 30:1 ). bless thy name-- celebrate Thy perfections ( Psa 5:11 ). God is addressed as king, alluding to His government of men.
3. (Compare Psa 18:3 ; 48:1 ). greatness-- as displayed in His works.
4. shall declare-- literally, "they shall declare," that is, all generations.
5. I will speak-- or, "muse" ( Psa 77:12 ; 119:15 ). thy wondrous works-- or, "words of thy wonders," that is, which described them ( Psa 105:27 , Margin).
6. terrible acts-- which produce dread or fear.
7. memory-- ( Psa 6:5 ), remembrance, or what causes to be remembered. righteousness-- as in Psa 143:1 , goodness according to covenant engagement.
8-9. (Compare Psa 103:8 ; 111:4 ). over all, &c.-- rests on all His works.
10. bless-- as in Psa 145:1 , to praise with reverence, more than merely to praise.
11-12. The declaration of God's glory is for the extension of His knowledge and perfections in the world.
14. (Compare Psa 37:17 ; 54:4 ).
15-16. eyes of ... thee-- or, look with expecting faith ( Psa 104:27 , 28 ).
17. holy ... works-- literally, "merciful" or "kind, goodness" ( Psa 144:2 ) is the corresponding noun. righteous-- in a similar relation of meaning to "righteousness" ( Psa 145:7 ).
18-19. (Compare Psa 34:7 , 10 ).
20. Those who fear Him ( Psa 145:19 ) are those who are here said to love Him.