Psalms 106:3

"Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD, or fully declare all his praise?"

Key Reflection

In the context of Psalms 106:3, the original audience would have recognized this as a profound statement about God's greatness and the limitations of human language. The psalmist is emphasizing that even the most eloquent speech cannot fully capture the magnitude of God’s actions or the depth of his praise. This theme resonates with the broader narrative of the Psalms, which often highlight both God’s mighty deeds and the inadequacy of human words to express divine glory fully.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Blessed are they that keep judgment -They are blessed, for their conduet is right, and it leads to happiness. The Hebrew is, “the keepers of judgment;” that is, they who observe the rules of justice in their conduct, or who are governed by the principles of integrity. And he that doeth righteousness at all times -All who yield obedience to just law - whether a nation or an individual. The psalm is designed to illustrate this “by contrast;” that is, by showing, in the conduct of the Hebrew people, the consequences of “disobedience,” and thus impliedly what would have been, and what always must be, the consequences of the opposite course.

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