Psalm 145
Theme
A Song of God’s Majesty and Love
Outline
1-9, David Extols God's Greatness and Goodness 10-21, The Kingdom and Providence of God
Key Verse
(145:8) The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. (145:1) I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever.
Notes
Psalm 145 features an original superscription by David, indicating it was composed by him rather than later editors. The psalm is structured as an acrostic, though it lacks a line beginning with the letter nun, which was later added in some manuscripts. The psalm begins and ends with praise for Yahweh, emphasizing the importance of blessing His name eternally. It highlights the contrast between the high and low, recounts Yahweh's mighty works across generations, and celebrates His character as described in Exodus 34:6–7. The psalm's chiastic structure reinforces its themes of praise and the glory of Yahweh's kingdom.