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Of David. I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/145.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/145.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/145.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />David's <i>Psalm</i> of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/145.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />A Praise of David. I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/145.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of Praise, of David. I will exalt You, my God, the King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/145.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A Psalm of Praise, of David. I will extol You, my God, O King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/145.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I Will extol Thee, my God, O King; And I will bless Thy name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/145.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A Praise of David. I will exalt You, my God, O King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/145.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>A Psalm</i> of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God, O King, And [with gratitude and submissive wonder] I will bless Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/145.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A hymn of David. I exalt you, my God the King, and bless your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/145.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Davidic hymn. I exalt You, my God the King, and praise Your name forever and ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/145.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise; of David I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/145.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I will praise you, my God and King, and always honor your name. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/145.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise; of David. I will extol thee, my God, O King; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/145.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[A song of praise by David.] I will highly praise you, my God, the king. I will bless your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/145.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king; I will thank you forever and ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/145.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will speak highly of you, my God and King, and I will bless your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/145.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/145.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A psalm of praise, by David. I will extol you, my God, O king! I will praise your name continually! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/145.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />[A praise psalm by David.] I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/145.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/145.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />A praise psalm by David. I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/145.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A PRAISE [SONG] OF DAVID. [ALEPH-BET] I exalt You, my God, O king, "" And bless Your Name for all time and forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/145.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Praise by David. I exalt Thee, my God, O king, And bless Thy name to the age and for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/145.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise to David. I will exalt thee my God, the King, and I will praise thy name forever and ever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/145.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will extol thee, O God my king: and I will bless thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/145.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 144:1>The Praise of David himself. I will extol you, O God, my king. And I will bless your name, in this time and forever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/145.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and king; I will bless your name forever and ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/145.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/145.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I WILL extol thee, O my LORD, the King; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/145.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall exalt you, my Lord, the King, and I shall bless your Name for an eternity of eternities!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/145.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />[A Psalm of] praise; of David. I will extol Thee, my God, O King; And I will bless Thy name for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/145.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />David's <i>Psalm of</i> praise. I will exalt thee, my God, my king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/145-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=17878" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">I Will Exalt You, My God and King</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: tə·hil·lāh (N-fs) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">A Psalm of praise.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Of David.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: ’ă·rō·w·mim·ḵā (V-Piel-Imperf.h-1cs:: 2ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise."> I will exalt You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·w·hay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">my God</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">and King;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: wa·’ă·ḇā·ră·ḵāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">I will bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: mə·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">Your name</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">forever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5703.htm" title="5703: wā·‘eḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Perpetuity. From adah; properly, a terminus, i.e. duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity.">and ever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1</a></span><br />Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-2.htm">Psalm 146:2</a></span><br />I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Psalm 30:1</a></span><br />A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-12.htm">Psalm 86:12</a></span><br />I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1</a></span><br />Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-4.htm">Psalm 63:4</a></span><br />So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-1.htm">Psalm 104:1</a></span><br />Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-1.htm">Psalm 111:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-8.htm">Psalm 71:8</a></span><br />My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-28.htm">Psalm 35:28</a></span><br />Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm 108:1</a></span><br />A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-164.htm">Psalm 119:164</a></span><br />Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will extol you, my God, O king; and I will bless your name for ever and ever.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.</p><p class="hdg">extol thee</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-1.htm">Psalm 30:1</a></b></br> A Psalm <i>and</i> Song <i>at</i> the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/68-4.htm">Psalm 68:4</a></b></br> Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/71-14.htm">Psalm 71:14</a></b></br> But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.</p><p class="hdg">my God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-4.htm">Psalm 44:4</a></b></br> Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Psalm 45:1,6</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue <i>is</i> the pen of a ready writer… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/47-6.htm">Psalm 47:6-8</a></b></br> Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises… </p><p class="hdg">I will bless</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-21.htm">Psalm 145:21</a></b></br> My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a></b></br> To the end that <i>my</i> glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-9.htm">Psalm 52:9</a></b></br> I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done <i>it</i>: and I will wait on thy name; for <i>it is</i> good before thy saints.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Acrostic</a> <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Alphabet</a> <a href="/psalms/135-20.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Consecutive</a> <a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/132-10.htm">David's</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/118-28.htm">Extol</a> <a href="/psalms/138-8.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/138-5.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Half</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-18.htm">Hebrew</a> <a href="/esther/9-12.htm">Including</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/144-15.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/109-13.htm">Second</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Starting</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Verse</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Acrostic</a> <a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Alphabet</a> <a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Consecutive</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/songs/4-4.htm">David's</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-8.htm">Exalt</a> <a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Extol</a> <a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/145-5.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-16.htm">Half</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-13.htm">Hebrew</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Including</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-14.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/psalms/145-2.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/acts/13-33.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-8.htm">Second</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-14.htm">Starting</a> <a href="/john/19-37.htm">Verse</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 145</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">David praises God for his fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-8.htm">For his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-11.htm">For his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-14.htm">For his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">For his justice, holiness, and savings mercy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/145.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/145.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A Psalm of praise.</b><br>This designation indicates that the psalm is a hymn of worship and adoration. Psalms of praise are characterized by their focus on the attributes and works of God, often expressing gratitude and reverence. This particular psalm is unique as it is the only one explicitly labeled as a "Psalm of praise," highlighting its purpose as a model for worship. The Hebrew term for "praise" here is "tehillah," which is related to the word "hallelujah," meaning "praise the Lord."<p><b>Of David.</b><br>David, the second king of Israel, is traditionally credited with composing many of the psalms. His life, marked by both triumph and tribulation, provides a rich backdrop for his writings. As a shepherd, warrior, and king, David's experiences with God were diverse and profound, making his psalms deeply personal and relatable. His authorship lends authority and authenticity to the psalm, as David was known as "a man after God's own heart" (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>).<p><b>I will exalt You, my God and King;</b><br>The act of exalting God involves lifting Him up in honor and reverence. David acknowledges God as both his personal deity ("my God") and sovereign ruler ("King"). This dual recognition reflects the intimate relationship believers are called to have with God, as well as their submission to His authority. The title "King" also points to God's ultimate sovereignty over all creation, a theme echoed throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/psalms/47-7.htm">Psalm 47:7-8</a> and <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>.<p><b>I will bless Your name forever and ever.</b><br>To "bless" God's name is to speak well of Him, acknowledging His goodness and greatness. The phrase "forever and ever" emphasizes the eternal nature of worship, suggesting that praise is not limited to this life but continues into eternity. This eternal perspective is consistent with the biblical view of God's unchanging nature and the everlasting covenant with His people, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a> and <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a>. The focus on God's "name" underscores the importance of His character and reputation, which are revealed through His actions and attributes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">Psalm 145</a>, King David, is expressing his personal commitment to worship and exalt God. Known as a man after God's own heart, David's life was marked by both triumphs and trials, yet he consistently turned to God in praise and worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is acknowledged as both a personal deity ("my God") and a sovereign ruler ("King"). This dual recognition highlights the intimate and majestic aspects of God's nature.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king.htm">King</a></b><br>The term "King" emphasizes God's sovereignty and authority over all creation. In the context of ancient Israel, a king was a powerful ruler, and by calling God "King," David acknowledges His ultimate authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/blessing.htm">Blessing</a></b><br>The act of blessing God's name signifies a deep reverence and acknowledgment of His holiness and goodness. It is an expression of worship and gratitude.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/forever_and_ever.htm">Forever and Ever</a></b><br>This phrase underscores the eternal nature of God's reign and the perpetual commitment of the believer to worship Him. It reflects the timelessness of God's kingdom and the enduring nature of His relationship with His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/exaltation_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Exaltation as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Exalting God should be a daily practice, not limited to specific times or places. It involves recognizing His sovereignty in every aspect of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_relationship_with_god.htm">Personal Relationship with God</a></b><br>David's use of "my God" highlights the importance of a personal relationship with the Lord. Believers are encouraged to cultivate intimacy with God through prayer and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>By calling God "King," we acknowledge His ultimate authority over our lives. This recognition should lead to trust and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>The commitment to bless God's name "forever and ever" reminds us to maintain an eternal perspective, focusing on God's unchanging nature and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_worship.htm">Consistency in Worship</a></b><br>Worship should be consistent and enduring, reflecting a heart that is continually turned towards God, regardless of circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_145.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 145</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_david's_psalms.htm">What are the key themes in the Psalms of David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_spirit_animal.htm">How does Azariah express faith and repentance in prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_date_of_2_samuel's_writing.htm">How can I improve my prayer life today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_acts_prayer_method.htm">What is the ACTS Prayer method?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/145.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) The psalm opens with familiar psalm strains. (Comp. openings of Psalms 30, 34)<p><span class= "bld">For ever and ever.</span>--In contemplation of the greatness and majesty of God time ceases to be. The poet vows a homage indefinitely prolonged.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/145.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will extol thee, my God, O King</span>; rather, O <span class="accented">my God</span>, <span class="accented">the King</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. the one and only King of heaven and earth. <span class="cmt_word">And I will bless thy Name forever and ever.</span> An internal conviction of the writer's immortality is implied in these words. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/145-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">[A Psalm] of praise.</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּהִלָּ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(tə·hil·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Praise, song of praise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Of David.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְדָ֫וִ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḏā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will exalt You,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲרוֹמִמְךָ֣</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·rō·w·mim·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלוֹהַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·w·hay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_433.htm">Strong's 433: </a> </span><span class="str2">God -- a deity, the Deity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] King;</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will bless</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲבָרֲכָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḇā·ră·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your name</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁ֝מְךָ֗</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ever.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָעֶֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·‘eḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5703.htm">Strong's 5703: </a> </span><span class="str2">A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 145:1 A praise psalm by David (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/144-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 144:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 144:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/145-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 145:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 145:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>