I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.
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
I will extol thee, my God, O king. David as God's king adores God as his king. It is well when the Lord's royalty arouses our loyalty, and our spirit is moved to magnify his majesty. The Psalmist has extolled his Lord many a time before, he is doing so still, and he will do so in the future: praise is for all tenses.
Whatever others do, I will myself be much in praising God, this is both my duty and my delight. I will speak well of You in solemn devotion and common conversation alike; when the heart overflows with God, the mouth speaks His praise on every occasion. No subject of discourse is more noble, more copious, or more worthy than the glory of God.
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Commenting on Psalm 145:1-9