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Psalms 145:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Of the glorious majesty of thine honor, And of thy wondrous works, will I meditate.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Of the glorious majesty of thine honor, And of thy wondrous works, will I meditate.
Psalms 145:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
8Jehovah is gracious, and merciful; Slow to anger, and of great lovingkindness.
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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
“I will speak--or, "muse" (Psa 77:12; Psa 119:15). thy wondrous works--or, "words of thy wonders," that is, which described them (Psa 105:27, Margin).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I 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 all that is great, sublime, wonderful - all combined - all concentrated - in one Being. And of thy wondrous works - Margin, “things,” or “words.” The reference is to wondrous deeds or acts considered as the subject of discourse or praise.…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“will speak: Psa 40:9, Psa 40:10, Psa 66:3, Psa 66:4, Psa 71:17-19, Psa 71:24, Psa 96:3, Psa 104:1, Psa 104:2, Psa 105:2; Isa 12:4; Dan 4:1-3, Dan 4:37 works: Heb. things, or, words, Psa 72:18 Psalms 145:6”
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