The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
David composes this entire psalm as one continuous celebration of God's perfections and works. His theme is God's excellent wisdom, goodness, and righteousness shown both in governing the world and in His particular care for His people. Each verse unfolds what makes Him worthy of endless praise.
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Commenting on Psalm 145:1-21
The Lead upholdeth all that fall. Read this verse in connection with the preceding, and admire the unexpected contrast: he who reigns in glorious majesty, yet condescends to lift up and hold up those who are apt to fall. The form of the verb shows that he is always doing this; he is Jehovah upholding.
All God's works praise Him, but His saints actively bless Him as children call their parents blessed. They collect the tribute of praise from inferior creatures and pay it to heaven. His saints, the workmanship of His grace, have the most reason to celebrate His kingdom and the control He holds over all earthly powers.
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Commenting on Psalm 145:10-21