Psalms 145:6

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Psalms 145:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

They will proclaim the power of Your awesome deeds, and I will declare Your greatness.

King James Version KJV

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.

American Standard Version ASV

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts; And I will declare thy greatness.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Men will be talking of the power and fear of your acts; I will give word of your glory.

Free Bible Version FBV

They will speak of the power of your awesome actions, and I will say how wonderful you are.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And they shall speake of the power of thy fearefull actes, and I will declare thy greatnes.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the strength of Thy fearful acts they tell, And Thy greatness I recount.

World English Bible WEB

Men will speak of the might of your awesome acts. I will declare your greatness.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are in them.

Translation for Translators T4T

People will speak about your powerful and awesome deeds, and I will proclaim that you are very great.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 145:6

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Psalms 145:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וֶ/עֱז֣וּז נוֹרְאֹתֶ֣י/ךָ יֹאמֵ֑רוּ ו/גדולתי/ך וּ/גְדוּלָּתְ/ךָ֥ אֲסַפְּרֶֽ/נָּה

וֶ/עֱז֣וּז ʻĕzûwz H5807 strength Conj | N-ms

נוֹרְאֹתֶ֣י/ךָ yârêʼ H3372 to fear V-Niphal | Suff

יֹאמֵ֑רוּ ʼâmar H559 to say V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

ו/גדולתי/ך gᵉdûwlâh H1420 greatness Conj | N-fp | Suff

וּ/גְדוּלָּתְ/ךָ֥ gᵉdûwlâh H1420 greatness Conj | N-fs | Suff

אֲסַפְּרֶֽ/נָּה çâphar H5608 to recount V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 145:6

וֶ/עֱז֣וּז ʻĕzûwz H5807 "strength" Conj | N-ms

This Hebrew word means strength or might, used to describe someone or something powerful. It appears in the Bible to describe God's power and human strength. In the KJV, it's translated as 'might' or 'strength'.

Definition: strength, fierceness, might

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: might, strength. See also: Psalms 78:4; Psalms 145:6; Isaiah 42:25.

נוֹרְאֹתֶ֣י/ךָ yârêʼ H3372 "to fear" V-Niphal | Suff

This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.

Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour

Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.

יֹאמֵ֑רוּ ʼâmar H559 "to say" V-Qal-Imperf-3mp

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

ו/גדולתי/ך gᵉdûwlâh H1420 "greatness" Conj | N-fp | Suff

This noun refers to greatness, whether of a person or God. It describes mighty acts and dignity, emphasizing the importance and majesty of the subject.

Definition: 1) greatness 1a) of man 1b) of God's greatness (as an attribute)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: dignity, great things(-ness), majesty. See also: 2 Samuel 7:21; Esther 1:4; Psalms 71:21.

וּ/גְדוּלָּתְ/ךָ֥ gᵉdûwlâh H1420 "greatness" Conj | N-fs | Suff

This noun refers to greatness, whether of a person or God. It describes mighty acts and dignity, emphasizing the importance and majesty of the subject.

Definition: 1) greatness 1a) of man 1b) of God's greatness (as an attribute)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: dignity, great things(-ness), majesty. See also: 2 Samuel 7:21; Esther 1:4; Psalms 71:21.

אֲסַפְּרֶֽ/נָּה çâphar H5608 "to recount" V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff

This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.

Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related

Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.

Study Notes — Psalms 145:6

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Context
Cross References
Psalms 145:6 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:6
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:6
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:6
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:6
Sermons on Psalms 145:6

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.

7They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness. 8The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Habakkuk 2:14	For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
2	Daniel 3:28–29	Nebuchadnezzar declared, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent His angel and delivered His servants who trusted in Him. They violated the king’s command and risked their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything offensive against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego will be cut into pieces and their houses reduced to rubble. For there is no other god who can deliver in this way.”
3	Psalms 107:31–32	Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. Let them exalt Him in the assembly of the people and praise Him in the council of the elders.
4	Psalms 22:31	They will come and proclaim His righteousness to a people yet unborn— all that He has done.
5	Psalms 126:2–3	Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
6	Psalms 22:27	All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.
7	Psalms 113:3	From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.
8	Psalms 66:3	Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You.
9	Jeremiah 50:28	Listen to the fugitives and refugees from the land of Babylon, declaring in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vengeance for His temple.
10	Psalms 92:1–2	It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Psalms 145:6 Summary

[This verse is about sharing with others the amazing things God has done, and telling them how great He is. When we do this, we are proclaiming God's power and declaring His greatness, just like the Psalmist does in Psalms 145:6. We can do this by sharing our personal stories of what God has done in our lives, as in Psalms 66:16, and by living a life that reflects God's love and character, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:16. By doing so, we can spread the good news of God's love and salvation to others, as in Matthew 28:18-20.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to proclaim the power of God's awesome deeds?

To proclaim the power of God's awesome deeds means to share with others the amazing things God has done, as seen in Psalms 145:6, and to give Him glory for His mighty acts, just like the Psalmist does in Psalms 145:4-5 and as the apostle Paul writes in Romans 15:18-19.

How can I declare God's greatness in my daily life?

You can declare God's greatness by sharing your personal testimony of what God has done in your life, as in Psalms 66:16, and by living a life that reflects God's character, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:16.

What is the relationship between proclaiming God's power and declaring His greatness?

Proclaiming God's power and declaring His greatness are closely related, as seen in Psalms 145:6, because when we share God's mighty acts, we are also declaring His greatness and majesty, as in Psalms 145:5.

How does this verse relate to evangelism and sharing the Gospel?

This verse relates to evangelism because proclaiming God's awesome deeds and declaring His greatness is a key part of sharing the Gospel, as in 1 Peter 2:9, and is a way to spread the good news of God's love and salvation to others, as in Matthew 28:18-20.

Reflection Questions

What are some of the awesome deeds God has done in my life that I can proclaim to others?
How can I use my words and actions to declare God's greatness in my daily life?
What are some ways I can share God's mighty acts with those around me, such as friends, family, or coworkers?
How does reflecting on God's awesome deeds and greatness impact my own faith and trust in Him?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:6

And [men] shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts,.... The terrible things of Christ, which his right hand has taught him, and his mighty power has performed; such as the destruction of a

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:6

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts; and I will declare thy greatness.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:6

Psalms 145:6 And [men] shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.Ver. 6. And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts] Those that will not talk of thy bounty shall be made to say, Oh the severity of God!

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:6

(6) Thy greatness.—Or, according to the written text, greatnesses. So Aquila and Jerome. The parallelism is decidedly in favour of the plural.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:6

6. Jehovah, Who is “the great, mighty, and terrible God” (Deuteronomy 10:17), manifests Himself not only in ‘mighty acts’ of deliverance (Psalms 145:4), but in ‘terrible acts’ of judgement, which inspire His enemies with terror, and His people with reverence. Cp. Psalms 65:5. Might is a different word from that in Psalms 145:4; Psalms 145:12, and may be rendered strength, to bring out the connexion of the two words with the epithets strong and mighty in Psalms 24:8. thy greatness] So the Q’rç, as in Psalms 145:3. But the K’thibh, ‘great deeds,’ suits the parallelism better. Cp. 1 Chronicles 17:19; 1 Chronicles 17:11 (R.V.).

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:6

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts - The force, the power of those things done by thee which are suited to inspire fear or reverence.

Sermons on Psalms 145:6

	Sermon	Description
	Saving Mercy by Rolfe Barnard	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God's mercy rather than taking it for granted. He highlights that God's mercy extends in three directions, as ment
	Powerful Testimony by Corrie Ten Boom	In this sermon, the speaker shares his joy in preaching the word of God and bringing comfort to Christians. He expresses his desire to reach out to the communists and asks God for
	The Reality of the Love of Jesus Christ by Corrie Ten Boom	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of preaching in Russia, where he was given the opportunity to bring greetings from America and Holland. He emphasizes the i
	Testimony by Corrie Ten Boom	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of visiting Russia and speaking to Christians there. He emphasizes the importance of sharing the gospel and the joy of spea
	Habakkuk by David Pawson	In this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to broaden their perspective beyond their own country and see what God is doing globally. He shares a personal testimony of taki
	As You Go, Make Disciples by Paul Washer	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the structure of the text. The main command or controlling verb is to make disciples, accompanied by three pa
	Questioning God by David Platt	This sermon delves into the book of Habakkuk, where the prophet wrestles with God over injustice, evil, and suffering. Habakkuk questions God's actions amidst the impending Babylon