What is the meaning of Psalm 145:7? They will extol • “Extol” means to lift high, celebrate, and make much of the LORD—an active, vocal response to who He is. Psalm 34:3 urges, “Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together”. • The “they” points back to the worshiping community (Psalm 145:4–6). Every believer, young and old, joins in declaring God’s greatness (1 Peter 2:9). • Extolling is continuous, not occasional. Psalm 113:3 reminds us, “From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is worthy of praise”. Our daily rhythms become a platform for praise. the fame of Your abundant goodness • God’s “abundant goodness” is limitless. Exodus 34:6 records the LORD proclaiming Himself “abounding in goodness and truth”. • Fame implies that His goodness is too good to keep to ourselves. Psalm 31:19 celebrates, “How great is Your goodness….” The psalmist is eager for the world to know. • Practical overflow: – Sharing testimonies of answered prayer (Psalm 107:2). – Meeting needs generously because He first gave to us (James 1:17). – Pointing others to the cross, where God’s goodness is displayed most vividly (Romans 5:8). and sing joyfully • Joyful singing is the natural soundtrack of a heart overwhelmed by grace. Psalm 100:2 invites us to “come into His presence with joyful songs”. • Worship in song aligns our emotions with truth (Ephesians 5:19), lifting burdens and stirring courage (Acts 16:25). • Joy here is not dependent on circumstances; it flows from the unchanging character of God (Habakkuk 3:17-18). Even in trials, we have a reason to sing. of Your righteousness • God’s righteousness is His perfect, unblemished moral nature. Psalm 71:15 declares, “My mouth will tell of Your righteousness and Your salvation all day long”. • Celebrating His righteousness protects us from thinking He is merely lenient; He is just, holy, and trustworthy (Deuteronomy 32:4). • At the cross, mercy and righteousness meet. “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Our songs not only recall God’s standards but rejoice that He provides the very righteousness He demands. summary Psalm 145:7 pictures a community captivated by God’s character. We enthusiastically lift Him high, spread the word of His lavish goodness, break into joyful song, and celebrate His flawless righteousness. As these truths grip our hearts, praise becomes our reflex, and His fame ripples out to every corner of our lives. |
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