Psalms 145:11

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, And talk of thy power;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, And talk of thy power;
Psalms 145:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, And talk of thy power;

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The declaration of God's glory is for the extension of His knowledge and perfections in the world.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom - Of thy reign; of the great principles of thy government and laws. They see in that reign evidence that thou art worthy of universal praise. Seeing this, it becomes to them a subject on which they talk or converse (compare Malachi 3:16) - a subject of interest to their hearts, and “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” People talk about that which interests them; those things in which they have pleasure; those which they desire to understand; those in which they see difficulties that they would wish to have solved. It is one of the characteristics of the “saints” - of the people of God - that they do talk about God and his kingdom;…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the glory: Psa 2:6-8, Psa 45:6, Psa 45:7, 72:1-20, Psa 93:1, Psa 93:2, Psa 96:10-13, Psa 97:1-12, Psa 99:1-4; Ch1 29:11, Ch1 29:12; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7, Isa 24:23, Isa 33:21, Isa 33:22; Dan 7:13, Dan 7:14; Zac 9:9; Mat 6:13; Mar 11:9, Mar 11:10; Rev 5:12, Rev 5:13, Rev 11:15-17 Psalms 145:12”
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