Psalm 145:13-15 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 145:10-21

The greatness and goodness of him who is optimus et maximus?the best and greatest of beings, were celebrated in the former part of the psalm; here, in these verses, we are taught to give him the glory of his kingdom, in the administration of which his greatness and goodness shine so clearly, so very brightly. Observe, as before, I. From whom the tribute of praise is expected (Ps. 145:10): All God's works shall praise him. They all minister to us matter for praise, and so praise him according... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:13

Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom ,.... So it is opposed to all other kingdoms and monarchies, which have had or will have an end; as the Babylonian, Persian, Grecian, and Roman; with all other states which will be on the spot when this kingdom is set up in its glory, and will continue for ever, Daniel 2:44 ; and the King of it is opposed to all other kings, who die, and their kingdoms are no more to them; but he never dies, he lives for evermore; he is the living God, and so an... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:14

The Lord upholdeth all that fall ,.... Not all that fell in Adam, as all mankind did; nor all that fall into sin, as every man does; and therefore not those that fall into hell: but this is to be understood of the subjects of Christ's kingdom, of which the psalmist is speaking; who does that which no mortal king can do, as Aben Ezra observes: another king raises up one, and depresses another; supports one, and lets another fall: but the Lord upholds all his people and subjects with the right... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:15

The eyes of all wait upon thee ,.... Not of all creatures, the beasts of the field, the fishes of the sea, and fowls of the air, as in Psalm 104:27 ; but of all the Lord's people, who are subject to fall and be depressed: these, as they look unto him for deliverance and salvation, and wait upon him for it, and expect it from him; so their eyes are directed to him for their spiritual food, as well as for their temporal bread, and ask it of him, and wait to have it from him: and thou... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:13

Thy dominion endureth - There is neither age nor people in and over which God does not manifest his benignly ruling power. As the above verse begins with the letter מ mem , the next in the order of the alphabet shouid begin with נ nun : but that verse is totally wanting. To say it never was in, is false, because the alphabet is not complete without it; and it is an unanswerable argument to prove the careless manner in which the Jews have preserved the Divine records. Though the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:14

The Lord upholdeth all that fall - נפלים nophelim , the falling, or those who are not able to keep their feet; the weak. He shores them up; he is their prop. No man falls through his own weakness merely; if he rely on God, the strongest foe cannot shake him. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:15

The eyes of all wait upon thee - What a fine figure! The young of all animals look up to their parents for food. God is here represented as the universal Father, providing food for every living creature. In due season - The kind of food that is suited to every animal, and to all the stages of life in each animal. This is a wonderful mystery. It is a fact that all are thus provided for; but how is it done? All expect it from God, and not one is dsappointed! For, read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:14

Verse 14 14.Jehovah upholding all the falling. He gives instances of the goodness and mercy of God, such as make it evident that God reigns only for the promotion of the general welfare of mankind. Bythe falling, and those who are bowed down, he means figuratively those who are overwhelmed by adversity, and would sink at once, were not God to extend his hand for their support. God, in short, has respect to the troubles of men, and helps such as are in distress, so that all ought not only to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:15

Verse 15 15.The eyes of all hope in thee. David adduces an additional proof of God’s goodness, in giving food to all living creatures, and thus showing himself in the character of the father of a family. Some interpreters, led by the term hope, which is employed, restrict the application to men, as being endued with reason and intelligence, to seek their food from their heavenly father, while the beasts seek it only in a gross manner, by sight or smell. But although not endued with the exercise... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

The metrical arrangement of the psalm is into three stanzas of seven verses each. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 145:10-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 145:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:15

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 145:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 145:1-21

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