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Psalms 145:6

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts; And I will declare thy greatness.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts; And I will declare thy greatness.
Psalms 145:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
9Jehovah is good to all; And his tender mercies are over all his works.
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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
“terrible acts--which produce dread or fear.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts - The force, the power of those things done by thee which are suited to inspire fear or reverence. The great power displayed in those acts shall be a ground or reason for celebrating thy praise. The manifestations of that power will so deeply impress the minds of people, that they will be led to speak of them. And I will declare thy greatness - Hebrew, “And thy greatness, I will declare it.” In respect to that, I will recount it, or I will make it known to others. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“And men: Psa 22:22, Psa 22:23, Psa 22:27, Psa 22:31, Psa 98:2, Psa 98:3, Psa 113:3, Psa 126:2, Psa 126:3; Jos 2:9-11, Jos 9:9, Jos 9:10; Ezr 1:2; Jer 50:28; Dan 3:28, Dan 3:29, Dan 6:25-27; Hab 2:14 I will declare thy greatness: Heb. thy greatness I will declare it, Psa 92:1, Psa 92:2, Psa 107:21, Psa 107:22, Psa 107:31, Psa 107:32 Psalms 145:7”
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