Psalms 145:17

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Psalms 145:17 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.

King James Version KJV

The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

American Standard Version ASV

Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.

Bible in Basic English BBE

The Lord is upright in all his ways, and kind in all his works.

Free Bible Version FBV

The Lord does right in everything—his actions are always trustworthy.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

The Lord is righteous in all his wayes, and holy in all his workes.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Righteous [is] Jehovah in all His ways, And kind in all His works.

World English Bible WEB

The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

Translation for Translators T4T

Everything that Yahweh does, he does justly/fairly, and all that he does, he does mercifully.

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Psalms 145:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB צַדִּ֣יק יְ֭הוָה בְּ/כָל דְּרָכָ֑י/ו וְ֝/חָסִ֗יד בְּ/כָל מַעֲשָֽׂי/ו

צַדִּ֣יק tsaddîyq H6662 righteous Adj

יְ֭הוָה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

בְּ/כָל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

דְּרָכָ֑י/ו derek H1870 way N-cp | Suff

וְ֝/חָסִ֗יד châçîyd H2623 pious Conj | Adj

בְּ/כָל kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

מַעֲשָֽׂי/ו maʻăseh H4639 deed N-mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 145:17

צַדִּ֣יק tsaddîyq H6662 "righteous" Adj

Means being just or righteous, as seen in government, personal conduct, or character, often describing someone made right with God. It appears in descriptions of King David and other biblical leaders. The concept is central to the Bible's teachings on morality and ethics.

Definition: 1) just, lawful, righteous 1a) just, righteous (in government) 1b) just, right (in one's cause) 1c) just, righteous (in conduct and character) 1d) righteous (as justified and vindicated by God) 1e) right, correct, lawful

Usage: Occurs in 197 OT verses. KJV: just, lawful, righteous (man). See also: Genesis 6:9; Proverbs 10:31; Psalms 1:5.

יְ֭הוָה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

בְּ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

דְּרָכָ֑י/ו derek H1870 "way" N-cp | Suff

Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.

Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.

וְ֝/חָסִ֗יד châçîyd H2623 "pious" Conj | Adj

A pious person is someone who is kind and faithful to God, like a saint. In the Bible, it describes people who are holy and merciful, such as in Psalms and Proverbs. This concept is important in the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) faithful, kind, godly, holy one, saint, pious 1a) kind 1b) pious, godly 1c) faithful ones (subst)

Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: godly (man), good, holy (one), merciful, saint, (un-) godly. See also: Deuteronomy 33:8; Psalms 85:9; Psalms 4:4.

בְּ/כָל kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

מַעֲשָֽׂי/ו maʻăseh H4639 "deed" N-mp | Suff

This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.

Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product

Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.

Study Notes — Psalms 145:17

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Psalms 145:17 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:17
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:17
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:17
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:17
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:17
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:17
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:17
Sermons on Psalms 145:17

Context — I Will Exalt You, My God and King

15The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. 16You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.

18The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. 19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Deuteronomy 32:4	He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
2	Zephaniah 3:5	The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame.
3	Isaiah 45:21	Speak up and present your case— yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.
4	Psalms 103:6	The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
5	Psalms 116:5	The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
6	Psalms 89:14	Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.
7	Psalms 99:3–4	Let them praise Your great and awesome name— He is holy! The mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.
8	Psalms 50:6	And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah
9	Revelation 19:11	Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
10	Romans 3:25–26	God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.

Psalms 145:17 Summary

This verse tells us that God is always fair and just in everything He does, and that He is also very kind. This means we can trust Him, even when things don't make sense to us. Just like a good parent wants the best for their child, God wants the best for us, and He works everything out for our good (Romans 8:28). We can have peace knowing that God is always guiding us with His loving and righteous ways, and that He will always be with us to help us (Psalms 23:4).

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the Lord is righteous in all His ways?

This means that God always acts in accordance with His perfect character, as seen in Psalms 119:137, where it says 'You are righteous, O Lord, and Your judgments are upright.'

How can we trust that God is kind in all His deeds when we face difficulties?

We can trust in God's kindness because He is our loving Father, as stated in Matthew 7:11, and He works all things together for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28.

Does this verse mean that God is never severe or disciplinary?

No, this verse highlights God's righteous and kind nature, but it does not rule out His disciplinary actions, as seen in Hebrews 12:6, which says 'the Lord disciplines the one He loves.'

How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?

This verse reminds us that God is always working in our lives, guiding us with His righteous and kind ways, as stated in Proverbs 3:6, which says 'in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.'

Reflection Questions

In what ways have you experienced God's righteousness and kindness in your life, and how can you share these testimonies with others?
How does knowing that God is righteous in all His ways give you confidence in times of uncertainty?
What are some areas in your life where you struggle to trust in God's kindness, and how can you surrender these areas to Him?
How can you reflect God's kindness to those around you, especially to those who may not know Him?
In what ways can you praise and thank God for His righteous and kind ways, as encouraged in Psalms 100:4-5?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:17

The Lord [is] righteous in all his ways,.... Christ is righteous in all the ways of providence, in which he is jointly concerned with his Father: there are some of the ways of providence, which are

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:17

The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:17

Holy; or rather, merciful, as this word most commonly signifies. There is a mixture of mercy in the most severe and terrible works of God in this life, judgment without mercy being reserved for the next life, .

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:17

Psalms 145:17 The LORD [is] righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.Ver. 17. The Lord is righteous in all his ways] This we must hold for an undoubted truth, though we see not always the reason of his proceedings. Sinful men dare to reprehend oft times what they do not comprehend.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:17

Verse 17. The Lord is righteous] It was the similarity of this to the omitted verse, which should have been the fourteenth, that caused it to be omitted.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:17

17. righteous] True to His character. Cp. Psalms 145:7. holy] So the LXX, ὅσιος, which is used of God in the N.T. in Revelation 15:4; Revelation 16:5. But the word chβsξd as applied to God (here and in Jeremiah 3:12 only) means full of lovingkindness, loving. See App., Note I.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:17

The Lord is righteous in all his ways - In his own character; in his laws; in his providential dealings; in his arrangements for the redemption and salvation of man.

Sermons on Psalms 145:17

	Sermon	Description
	How to Identify a False Cult by A.W. Tozer	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of judgment and the role of Jesus in preaching to those who have died. He emphasizes that God treats every human being as an inte
	And Lead Us Not Into Temptation by Anne Dutton	Anne Dutton preaches about the ever-changing nature of life, emphasizing that all experiences are orchestrated by God to prepare us for eternal glory. She highlights the inseparabl
	God and I Don't Always Agree by Jack Hyles	Jack Hyles preaches on the topic 'God and I Don't Always Agree,' using the parable of the workers in the vineyard to illustrate how we may not always see eye to eye with God. He ch
	God Meant It Unto Good by Charles E. Cowman	Charles E. Cowman preaches on the profound assertion by the Apostle Paul in Romans 8:28 that all things work together for good to those who love God. He emphasizes that this includ
	Righteousness by Thomas Bradbury	Thomas Bradbury preaches on the righteousness that goes before God, leading His people in the way of His steps. The Psalmist's declaration in Psalms 85:13 reflects the Church's con
	Objections to Calvinism - 7. the Heathen World by Randolph S. Foster	Randolph S. Foster passionately denounces the Calvinistic view of the heathen world, particularly focusing on the doctrine of reprobation and infant damnation. He argues against th
	Where to Find Spiritual Reality & How to Get It by Stephen Kaung	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of spiritual reality and the need for believers to actively cooperate with the Holy Spirit. He explains that spiritual realit