Psalms 145:10

¶ All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

All thy works {H4639} shall praise {H3034} thee, O LORD {H3068}; and thy saints {H2623} shall bless {H1288} thee.

All your creatures will thank you, ADONAI, and your faithful servants will bless you.

All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.

All thy works shall give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; And thy saints shall bless thee.

Commentary

Context of Psalms 145:10

Psalm 145 is a magnificent acrostic psalm of praise by King David, celebrating the majesty, goodness, and enduring kingdom of God. It is one of the last psalms attributed to David and serves as a comprehensive hymn of adoration. This verse, Psalms 145:10, fits perfectly within David's overarching theme of universal praise, where all of creation and God's devoted people join in extolling the Lord's greatness.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Universal Praise by Creation: The phrase "All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD" speaks to the inherent testimony of creation to its Creator. Every star, mountain, ocean, and living creature, by its very existence and design, silently yet powerfully declares the glory, wisdom, and power of God. This is not necessarily vocal praise, but a pervasive declaration of God's attributes, echoing sentiments found in Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God."
  • Active Adoration by Saints: Complementing the silent praise of creation, the verse states, "and thy saints shall bless thee." This highlights the unique role of God's devoted people – His "saints" or faithful ones – in actively, consciously, and verbally blessing, thanking, and adoring Him. Unlike inanimate creation, believers offer intentional worship and proclamation of God's goodness and mighty acts, as further elaborated in the very next verse of this psalm.
  • God's Worthiness of All Praise: The verse underscores God's supreme worthiness. He is glorified both by the natural order He established and by the deliberate worship of those He has redeemed. This dual praise paints a complete picture of a God who is sovereign over all and intimately involved with His people.

Linguistic Insights

  • "Praise" (Hebrew: yadah): In "All thy works shall praise thee," the Hebrew word yadah can mean to confess, give thanks, or laud. Here, applied to God's "works" (creation), it implies a natural, inherent declaration or acknowledgment of God's glory through their very existence and design.
  • "Saints" (Hebrew: chasidim): This term refers to God's faithful, pious, or godly ones – those who are loyal to His covenant and exhibit His lovingkindness (hesed). It denotes a relationship of devotion and loyalty.
  • "Bless" (Hebrew: barakh): In "thy saints shall bless thee," barakh means to kneel, adore, or praise. It signifies an active, deliberate, and often vocal act of adoration and gratitude directed towards God, contrasting with the implied, inherent praise of creation.

Practical Application

This verse offers powerful insights for believers today:

  1. Awareness of God's Glory in Creation: We are called to observe the world around us and recognize God's handiwork in every detail, allowing it to inspire our own worship. From the grand cosmos to the smallest organism, creation consistently points to a divine Creator.
  2. Active Participation in Worship: While creation praises God passively, we as His saints are called to actively bless Him. This means engaging in deliberate worship, thanksgiving, and declaration of His goodness in our daily lives, in community, and through our actions. Our lives should be a continuous act of blessing the Lord, as encouraged in Psalm 103:1.
  3. Unified Purpose: The verse reminds us that all of existence, both animate and inanimate, conscious and unconscious, ultimately serves to glorify God. We are invited to consciously join this universal chorus of praise, fulfilling our unique purpose as His chosen people to declare His praises.
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Cross-References

  • Psalms 19:1

    ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

  • Psalms 103:22

    Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  • Psalms 30:4

    Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

  • Psalms 104:24

    O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

  • Hebrews 13:15

    By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name.

  • Psalms 32:11

    Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.