The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
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 Lord is gracious. Was it not in some such terms that the Lord revealed himself to Moses? Is not this Jehovah's glory? To all living men his aspect: he is gracious, or full of goodness and generosity. He treats creatures with kindness, his subjects with consideration, and his saints favour.
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