Psalms 145:11

"All your works will give thanks to you, LORD. Your saints will extol you."

Key Reflection

In the context of ancient Israel, Psalms 145:11 reflects a universal acknowledgment of God’s glory and his righteous governance over all creation. The psalmist envisions not just human worshippers extolling Yahweh, but even his creations—the "works" of God—offering praise. This would have resonated with the original audience, who believed that nature itself bore witness to divine power and providence, reinforcing the idea that God’s dominion extends beyond mere humanity to encompass all of creation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom -Of thy reign; of the great principles of thy government and laws. They see in that reign evidence that thou art worthy of universal praise. Seeing this, it becomes to them a subject on which they talk or converse (compareMalachi 3:16) - a subject of interest to their hearts, and “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” People talk about that which interests them; those things in which they have pleasure; those which they desire to understand; those in which they see difficulties that they would wish to have solved.

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