Psalm 145:5
New International Version
They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works.

New Living Translation
I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles.

English Standard Version
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.

Berean Standard Bible
the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.

King James Bible
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

New King James Version
I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works.

New American Standard Bible
On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.

NASB 1995
On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.

NASB 1977
On the glorious splendor of Thy majesty, And on Thy wonderful works, I will meditate.

Legacy Standard Bible
On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on the words of Your wondrous deeds, I will muse.

Amplified Bible
On the glorious splendor of Your majesty And on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.

Christian Standard Bible
I will speak of your splendor and glorious majesty and your wondrous works.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will speak of Your splendor and glorious majesty and Your wonderful works.

American Standard Version
Of the glorious majesty of thine honor, And of thy wondrous works, will I meditate.

Contemporary English Version
I will keep thinking about your marvelous glory and your mighty miracles.

English Revised Version
Of the glorious majesty of thine honour, and of thy wondrous works, will I meditate.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I will think about the glorious honor of your majesty and the miraculous things you have done.

Good News Translation
They will speak of your glory and majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

International Standard Version
I will speak about the glorious splendor of your majesty as well as your awesome actions.

Majority Standard Bible
the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.

NET Bible
I will focus on your honor and majestic splendor, and your amazing deeds!

New Heart English Bible
Of the glorious splendor of your majesty they will speak, of your wondrous works, I will meditate.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

World English Bible
I will meditate on the glorious majesty of your honor, on your wondrous works.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The majesty, the glory of Your splendor, "" And the matters of Your wonders, I declare.

Young's Literal Translation
The honour -- the glory of Thy majesty, And the matters of Thy wonders I declare.

Smith's Literal Translation
I will speak the splendor of the honor of thy majesty, and the words of thy wonders.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
They shall speak of the magnificence of the glory of thy holiness: and shall tell thy wondrous works.

Catholic Public Domain Version
They will tell of the magnificent glory of your sanctity. And they will discourse of your wonders.

New American Bible
They speak of the splendor of your majestic glory, tell of your wonderful deeds.

New Revised Standard Version
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they will relate the might of your awesomeness and they will tell your greatness.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The glorious splendour of Thy majesty, And Thy wondrous works, will I rehearse.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they shall speak of the glorious majesty of thy holiness, and recount thy wonders.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Exalt You, My God and King
4One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— 5the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works. 6They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness.…

Cross References
Psalm 77:12
I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.

Psalm 104:24
How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

Psalm 111:2-4
Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them. / Splendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever. / He has caused His wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.

Psalm 19:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.

Psalm 92:5
How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts!

Psalm 139:14
I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.

Isaiah 12:4-5
and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.

Isaiah 25:1
O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders—plans formed long ago—in perfect faithfulness.

Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Job 37:14
Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God.

Job 5:9
the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Romans 11:33
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!

Ephesians 3:20-21
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, / to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.


Treasury of Scripture

I will speak of the glorious honor of your majesty, and of your wondrous works.

will speak

Psalm 40:9,10
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest…

Psalm 66:3,4
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee…

Psalm 71:17-19,24
O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works…

works, Heb.

Psalm 72:18
Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

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Psalm 145
1. David praises God for his fame
8. For his goodness
11. For his kingdom
14. For his providence
17. For his justice, holiness, and savings mercy














the glorious splendor of Your majesty
This phrase emphasizes the overwhelming beauty and magnificence of God's divine nature. The term "glorious splendor" suggests a radiance that is both awe-inspiring and beyond human comprehension. In biblical context, God's majesty is often associated with His kingship and authority over creation, as seen in passages like Psalm 93:1, which declares, "The LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty." The imagery of splendor and majesty is also reminiscent of the visions of God in Isaiah 6:1-4 and Revelation 4, where God's throne is depicted with grandeur and holiness. Historically, the concept of majesty would resonate with ancient audiences familiar with the opulence of earthly kings, yet God's majesty surpasses all. This phrase invites believers to recognize and revere God's supreme power and beauty.

And I will meditate on Your wondrous works
Meditation in this context refers to deep, reflective thought and contemplation on God's actions and deeds. The "wondrous works" of God include His creation, providence, and acts of salvation throughout history. This aligns with passages like Psalm 77:12, "I will consider all Your works and meditate on all Your mighty deeds." The practice of meditation is rooted in the Jewish tradition of pondering God's law and works, as seen in Joshua 1:8. Culturally, meditation was a way to internalize and understand divine truths. Theologically, this phrase encourages believers to focus on God's past faithfulness and miraculous interventions, fostering trust and gratitude. It also points to the ultimate wondrous work in the person of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection are central to Christian faith.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
The author of Psalm 145, King David, is known for his deep relationship with God and his ability to express his devotion through psalms and songs. This psalm is a hymn of praise, highlighting God's majesty and works.

2. God's Majesty
The central focus of this verse is the majesty of God, which refers to His supreme greatness, authority, and splendor.

3. Wondrous Works
This refers to the miraculous and awe-inspiring acts of God throughout history, including creation, deliverance, and ongoing providence.
Teaching Points
Recognizing God's Majesty
Reflect on the greatness of God in your daily life. Consider how His majesty is evident in creation and in the details of your personal experiences.

Proclaiming His Works
Make it a practice to share testimonies of God's wondrous works in your life with others. This can be a powerful witness to His active presence in the world.

Cultivating Awe and Reverence
Develop a heart of worship by regularly meditating on God's attributes and actions. Allow this to deepen your reverence and awe for Him.

Engaging in Praise
Use the Psalms as a guide for your own expressions of praise. Let David's words inspire you to articulate your own thoughts about God's splendor and works.

Living in Gratitude
Let the recognition of God's majesty and works lead you to a lifestyle of gratitude. Acknowledge His hand in both the big and small aspects of your life.(5) I will speak.--Or, perhaps, sing. The verb is often rendered meditate (Psalm 77:12; Psalm 119:15, &c.):

Thy wondrous works.--Rather, as in Psalm 105:27 (see Note; comp. Psalm 65:3), the details of thy wonders. In psalms like 105, 106, &c, is the detailed fulfilment of this purpose.

Verse 5. - I will speak of the glorious honor of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works (comp. Psalm 26:7; Psalm 71:17). It was the duty of every faithful Israelite to set forth God's majesty, and to "declare his works with rejoicing" (Psalm 117:2). David proclaims himself ready to perform this duty. Then, he thinks, others will join in.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the glorious
כְּב֣וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

splendor
הֲ֭דַר (hă·ḏar)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor

of Your majesty.
הוֹדֶ֑ךָ (hō·w·ḏe·ḵā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor

And I will meditate
אָשִֽׂיחָה׃ (’ā·śî·ḥāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 7878: To muse, complain, talk (of)

on Your wondrous
נִפְלְאוֹתֶ֣יךָ (nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

works.
וְדִבְרֵ֖י (wə·ḏiḇ·rê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause


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