Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. New Living Translation I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. English Standard Version I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Berean Standard Bible A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. King James Bible David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. New King James Version A Praise of David. I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever. New American Standard Bible A Psalm of Praise, of David. I will exalt You, my God, the King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever. NASB 1995 A Psalm of Praise, of David. I will extol You, my God, O King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever. NASB 1977 I Will extol Thee, my God, O King; And I will bless Thy name forever and ever. Legacy Standard Bible A Praise of David. I will exalt You, my God, O King, And I will bless Your name forever and ever. Amplified Bible A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God, O King, And [with gratitude and submissive wonder] I will bless Your name forever and ever. Christian Standard Bible A hymn of David. I exalt you, my God the King, and bless your name forever and ever. Holman Christian Standard Bible A Davidic hymn. I exalt You, my God the King, and praise Your name forever and ever. American Standard Version A Psalm of praise; of David I will extol thee, my God, O King; And I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Contemporary English Version I will praise you, my God and King, and always honor your name. English Revised Version A Psalm of praise; of David. I will extol thee, my God, O King; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation [A song of praise by David.] I will highly praise you, my God, the king. I will bless your name forever and ever. Good News Translation I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king; I will thank you forever and ever. International Standard Version I will speak highly of you, my God and King, and I will bless your name forever and ever. Majority Standard Bible A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. NET Bible A psalm of praise, by David. I will extol you, my God, O king! I will praise your name continually! New Heart English Bible [A praise psalm by David.] I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever. Webster's Bible Translation David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. World English Bible A praise psalm by David. I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will praise your name forever and ever. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA PRAISE [SONG] OF DAVID. [ALEPH-BET] I exalt You, my God, O king, "" And bless Your Name for all time and forever. Young's Literal Translation Praise by David. I exalt Thee, my God, O king, And bless Thy name to the age and for ever. Smith's Literal Translation Praise to David. I will exalt thee my God, the King, and I will praise thy name forever and ever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will extol thee, O God my king: and I will bless thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Praise. Of David. I will extol you, my God and king; I will bless your name forever and ever. New Revised Standard Version I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI WILL extol thee, O my LORD, the King; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I shall exalt you, my Lord, the King, and I shall bless your Name for an eternity of eternities! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917[A Psalm of] praise; of David. I will extol Thee, my God, O King; And I will bless Thy name for ever and ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation David's Psalm of praise. I will exalt thee, my God, my king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Will Exalt You, My God and King1A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. 2Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.… Cross References Psalm 34:1 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. Psalm 103:1 Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. Psalm 146:2 I will praise the LORD all my life; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Psalm 30:1 A Psalm. A song for the dedication of the temple. Of David. I will exalt You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up and have not allowed my foes to rejoice over me. Psalm 9:1-2 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. Psalm 86:12 I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. Psalm 138:1 Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. Psalm 63:4 So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands. Psalm 104:1 Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great; You are clothed with splendor and majesty. Psalm 111:1 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Psalm 71:8 My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long. Psalm 35:28 Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long. Psalm 108:1 A song. A Psalm of David. My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing and make music with all my being. Psalm 119:164 Seven times a day I praise You for Your righteous judgments. Psalm 113:1 Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture I will extol you, my God, O king; and I will bless your name for ever and ever. A. Psalm 100:1 A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. extol thee Psalm 30:1 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. Psalm 68:4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. Psalm 71:14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. my God Psalm 44:4 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. Psalm 45:1,6 To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer… Psalm 47:6-8 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises… I will bless Psalm 145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Psalm 30:12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. Psalm 52:9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints. Jump to Previous Acrostic Age Alphabet Bless Blessing Consecutive David David's Exalt Extol Forever Glory Half Hebrew Including Letter Praise Psalm Second Starting VerseJump to Next Acrostic Age Alphabet Bless Blessing Consecutive David David's Exalt Extol Forever Glory Half Hebrew Including Letter Praise Psalm Second Starting VersePsalm 145 1. David praises God for his fame8. For his goodness 11. For his kingdom 14. For his providence 17. For his justice, holiness, and savings mercy A Psalm of praise. This designation indicates that the psalm is a hymn of worship and adoration. Psalms of praise are characterized by their focus on the attributes and works of God, often expressing gratitude and reverence. This particular psalm is unique as it is the only one explicitly labeled as a "Psalm of praise," highlighting its purpose as a model for worship. The Hebrew term for "praise" here is "tehillah," which is related to the word "hallelujah," meaning "praise the Lord." Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 145, King David, is expressing his personal commitment to worship and exalt God. Known as a man after God's own heart, David's life was marked by both triumphs and trials, yet he consistently turned to God in praise and worship. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is acknowledged as both a personal deity ("my God") and a sovereign ruler ("King"). This dual recognition highlights the intimate and majestic aspects of God's nature. 3. King The term "King" emphasizes God's sovereignty and authority over all creation. In the context of ancient Israel, a king was a powerful ruler, and by calling God "King," David acknowledges His ultimate authority. 4. Blessing The act of blessing God's name signifies a deep reverence and acknowledgment of His holiness and goodness. It is an expression of worship and gratitude. 5. Forever and Ever This phrase underscores the eternal nature of God's reign and the perpetual commitment of the believer to worship Him. It reflects the timelessness of God's kingdom and the enduring nature of His relationship with His people. Teaching Points Exaltation as a LifestyleExalting God should be a daily practice, not limited to specific times or places. It involves recognizing His sovereignty in every aspect of life. Personal Relationship with God David's use of "my God" highlights the importance of a personal relationship with the Lord. Believers are encouraged to cultivate intimacy with God through prayer and worship. Acknowledging God's Sovereignty By calling God "King," we acknowledge His ultimate authority over our lives. This recognition should lead to trust and obedience. Eternal Perspective The commitment to bless God's name "forever and ever" reminds us to maintain an eternal perspective, focusing on God's unchanging nature and promises. Consistency in Worship Worship should be consistent and enduring, reflecting a heart that is continually turned towards God, regardless of circumstances.(1) The psalm opens with familiar psalm strains. (Comp. openings of Psalms 30, 34) For ever and ever.--In contemplation of the greatness and majesty of God time ceases to be. The poet vows a homage indefinitely prolonged. Verse 1. - I will extol thee, my God, O King; rather, O my God, the King; i.e. the one and only King of heaven and earth. And I will bless thy Name forever and ever. An internal conviction of the writer's immortality is implied in these words.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [A Psalm] of praise.תְּהִלָּ֗ה (tə·hil·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise Of David. לְדָ֫וִ֥ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse I will exalt You, אֲרוֹמִמְךָ֣ (’ă·rō·w·mim·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise my God אֱלוֹהַ֣י (’ĕ·lō·w·hay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 433: God -- a deity, the Deity [and] King; הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king I will bless וַאֲבָרֲכָ֥ה (wa·’ă·ḇā·ră·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Your name שִׁ֝מְךָ֗ (mə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name forever לְעוֹלָ֥ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always and ever. וָעֶֽד׃ (wā·‘eḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity Links Psalm 145:1 NIVPsalm 145:1 NLT Psalm 145:1 ESV Psalm 145:1 NASB Psalm 145:1 KJV Psalm 145:1 BibleApps.com Psalm 145:1 Biblia Paralela Psalm 145:1 Chinese Bible Psalm 145:1 French Bible Psalm 145:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 145:1 A praise psalm by David (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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