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Psalms 145:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “One generation shall laud thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

One generation shall laud thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.
Psalms 145:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
2Every day will I bless thee; And I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
3Great is Jehovah, and greatly to be praised; And his greatness is unsearchable.
4One generation shall laud thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.
5Of the glorious majesty of thine honor, And of thy wondrous works, will I meditate.
6And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts; And I will declare thy greatness.
7They shall utter the memory of thy great goodness, And shall sing of thy righteousness.
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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
“shall declare--literally, "they shall declare," that is, all generations.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“One generation shall praise thy works ... - Shall praise thee on account of thy works or thy doings. That is, Thy praise shall be always kept up on the earth. See the notes at Isaiah 38:19; notes at Psalms 19:2. One generation shall transmit the knowledge of thy works to another by praise - by hymns and psalms recording and celebrating thy praise. Successive generations of people shall take up the language of praise, and it shall thus be transmitted to the end of time. And shall declare thy mighty acts - Thy works of strength or power. God’s greatness - his infinity - is in itself a just ground of praise, for we should rejoice that there is One Infinite Eternal Being; and as all that…”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“145:4-7 This litany praises God’s character and mighty deeds. Each generation will continue to testify to God’s power (22:30).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“generation: Psa 44:1, Psa 44:2, Psa 71:18, Psa 78:3-7; Exo 12:26, Exo 12:27, Exo 13:14, Exo 13:15; Deu 6:7; Jos 4:21-24; Isa 38:19 Psalms 145:5”
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