God’s Word Translation
Psalms 145:5
5I will think about the glorious honor of your majesty and the miraculous things you have done.
Psalms 145:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
- New International Version (NIV)They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
- English Standard Version (ESV)On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works.
Context of Psalms 145:5
3The Lord is great, and he should be highly praised. His greatness is unsearchable. 4One generation will praise your deeds to the next. Each generation will talk about your mighty acts. I will think about the glorious honor of your majesty and the miraculous things you have done. 6People will talk about the power of your terrifying deeds, and I will tell about your greatness. 7They will announce what they remember of your great goodness, and they will joyfully sing about your righteousness.
Read all of Psalms 145Psalms 145:5 word by word
הֲ֭דַר כְּב֣וֹד הוֹדֶ֑ךָ וְדִבְרֵ֖י נִפְלְאוֹתֶ֣יךָ אָשִֽׂיחָה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 145:5
- Psalms 40:9I will announce the good news of righteousness among those assembled for worship. I will not close my lips. You know that, O Lord.
- Psalms 66:3Say to God, “How awe-inspiring are your deeds! Your power is so great that your enemies will cringe in front of you.
- Psalms 71:17O God, you have taught me ever since I was young, and I still talk about the miracles you have done.
- Psalms 96:3Tell people about his glory. Tell all the nations about his miracles.
- Psalms 104:1Praise the Lord, my soul! O Lord my God, you are very great. You are clothed with splendor and majesty.
- Psalms 105:2Sing to him. Make music to praise him. Meditate on all the miracles he has performed.
- Isaiah 12:4At that time you will say, “Praise the Lord. Call on his name. Make his deeds known among the nations. Make them remember that his name is highly honored.
- Daniel 4:1From King Nebuchadnezzar. To the people of every province, nation, and language in the world. I wish you peace and prosperity.
- Psalms 72:18Thank the Lord God, the God of Israel, who alone does miracles.
Commentaries on Psalms 145:5
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5I will speak - That is, in my acts of praise. I will not be ashamed to be known as his worshipper; I will publicly declare my belief in his existence, his greatness, his goodness. Of the glorious honor of thy majesty - The glory of the honor of thy majesty. This accumulation of epithets shows that the heart of the psalmist was full of the subject, and that he labored to find language to express his emotions. It is beauty; it is glory; it is majesty: it is…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-7This 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. 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).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 145
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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