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Psalms 145:9

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah is good to all; And his tender mercies are over all his works.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah is good to all; And his tender mercies are over all his works.
Psalms 145:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
10All thy works shall give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; And thy saints shall bless thee.
11They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, And talk of thy power;
12To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, And the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Lord is good to all - To all his creatures. That is, he is kind and compassionate toward them; he is disposed and ready to do them good. There is not one of them whom he is not ready and willing to bless; not one whose happiness would not be agreeable to him, or whose welfare he is not ready to promote. Compare Psalms 100:5. And his tender mercies are over all his works - In all that he has made there is evidence that he is a kind and benevolent God. He has a heart to love, to bless, what he has made; everywhere arrangements are made for happiness; he is not disposed to cast off the feeble, the erring, and the suffering; he is willing to receive back again those who have wandered from…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“good: Psa 25:8, Psa 36:6, Psa 36:7, Psa 65:9-13, Psa 104:27; Jon 4:11; Nah 1:7; Mat 5:45; Act 14:17; Act 17:25 Psalms 145:10”
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