Psalms 145:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They shall utter the memory of thy great goodness, And shall sing of thy righteousness.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They shall utter the memory of thy great goodness, And shall sing of thy righteousness.
Psalms 145:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7They shall utter the memory of thy great goodness, And shall sing of thy righteousness.

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
“memory-- (Psa 6:5), remembrance, or what causes to be remembered. righteousness--as in Psa 143:1, goodness according to covenant engagement.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness - Hebrew, The memory of the greatness of thy goodness they will pour forth. The word rendered “abundantly utter” means to bud forth, to gush out, to flow, as a fountain. Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 1:23; Proverbs 15:2, Proverbs 15:28. It is applied to words as poured forth in praise. The meaning is, that the heart is full, as a fountain is full of water, and that it naturally overflows, or seeks to discharge itself. The thought of the goodness of God fills the heart, and makes it overflow with gratitude. And shall sing of thy righteousness - They shall shout for joy at the displays of thy justice; at the manifestations of thy righteous…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“abundantly: Psa 36:5-8; Isa 63:7; Mat 12:34, Mat 12:35; Co2 9:11, Co2 9:12; Pe1 2:9, Pe1 2:10 sing: Psa 36:10, Psa 51:14, Psa 71:15, Psa 71:16, Psa 71:19, Psa 72:1-3, Psa 89:16; Isa 45:24, Isa 45:25; Jer 23:6; Phi 3:7-9; Rev 15:3, Rev 15:4, Rev 19:1-3 Psalms 145:8”
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