King James Version

What Does Psalms 145:10 Mean?

Psalms 145:10 in the King James Version says “All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. — study this verse from Psalms chapter 145 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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

Psalms 145:10 · KJV


Context

8

The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. of great: Heb. great in mercy

9

The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

10

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

11

They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;

12

To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. Creation's universal worship—kol-ma'aseka (כָּל־מַעֲשֶׂיךָ) "all your works"—includes both conscious praise from rational creatures and unconscious testimony from all creation. Romans 1:20 affirms that creation declares God's eternal power and divine nature. The phrase echoes Psalm 19:1, "The heavens declare the glory of God."

Thy saints shall bless thee (vachasideka yĕbarekukha, וַחֲסִידֶיךָ יְבָרְכוּכָה)—chasidim (חֲסִידִים) "saints/godly ones" are those who have received and reflect God's chesed (חֶסֶד) "covenant love." While all creation unconsciously praises, the redeemed consciously and intentionally bless their Redeemer. This anticipates Revelation 5:13 where every creature joins the Lamb's worship.

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Historical & Cultural Context

The distinction between general creation-witness and particular saint-worship reflected Israel's understanding of their unique calling. All nations saw God's glory in creation (Psalm 19:1-4), but only Israel (and those joined to her) knew Him personally through covenant revelation. This foreshadowed the church's role as conscious worshipers among unconscious creation.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does creation's praise rebuke believers' forgetfulness or half-heartedness in worship?
  2. What does it mean for believers to 'bless' God rather than merely 'praise' Him?
  3. How should observing nature's testimony to God's glory stimulate more fervent worship?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
יוֹד֣וּךָ1 of 6

shall praise

H3034

physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha

יְ֭הוָה2 of 6

thee O LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

כָּל3 of 6
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

מַעֲשֶׂ֑יךָ4 of 6

All thy works

H4639

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

וַ֝חֲסִידֶ֗יךָ5 of 6

and thy saints

H2623

properly, kind, i.e., (religiously) pious (a saint)

יְבָרֲכֽוּכָה׃6 of 6

shall bless

H1288

to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 145:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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