Psalms 145:21

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Psalm 146” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Psalm 146
Psalms 145:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Psalm 146

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
“(Compare Psa 33:21). all flesh-- (Psa 65:2). The Psalm ends, as it began, with ascriptions of praise, in which the pious will ever delight to join. Next: Psalms Chapter 147”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord - That is, I will utter his praise. In view of all these things, in view of his character and doings, I will praise him. I will be found among those who honor him; who acknowledge him as the true God; who render homage for what he is, and thanks for what he has done. And let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever - All people; all that dwell upon the earth. Let his praise be universal and eternal. This is the language of true piety; all in whose bosom there is any true religion will heartily say Amen. No desire of a pious heart is more constant and strong than that God should be praised, adored, honored by all intelligent creatures; that he…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“My mouth: Psa 145:1, Psa 145:2, Psa 145:5, Psa 30:12, Psa 51:15, Psa 71:8, Psa 71:15, Psa 71:23, Psa 71:24, Psa 89:1 let all flesh: Psa 67:3, Psa 67:4, Psa 86:9, Psa 103:22, Psa 117:1, Psa 117:2, Psa 150:6; Rev 5:11-14 Next: Psalms Chapter 146”
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