Psalm 145

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“Ye shall NOT ADD TO THE WORD which I command you, NEITHER SHALL YE DIMINISH FROM IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim - Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).

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“Tehillim - Psalm 145”

With Rabbi, Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.

This study will cover yet another Tehillim - Psalm and I have chosen number 145 as it is without a doubt a rather powerful one! Enjoy!

Tehillim - Psalm 145: (JPS-1917 version of the Torah).

1. “(A Psalm of) praise; of David.
I will extol Thee, my אֱלֹהִים - Elohim (God), O King; and I will bless Thy Name forever and ever.

2. Every day will I bless Thee; and I will praise Thy Name for ever and ever.

3. Great is יְהוָה - the LORD, and highly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable.

4. One generation shall laud Thy works to another, and shall declare Thy mighty acts.

5. The glorious splendour of Thy majesty, and Thy wondrous works, will I rehearse.

6. And men shall speak of the might of Thy tremendous acts; and I will tell of Thy greatness.

7. They shall utter the fame of Thy great goodness, and shall sing of Thy righteousness.

8. יְהוָה - the LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.

9. יְהוָה - the LORD is good to all; and His tender mercies are over all His works.

10. All Thy works shall praise Thee, O יְהוָה - LORD; and Thy saints shall bless Thee.

11. They shall speak of the glory of Thy kingdom, and talk of Thy might;

12. To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, and the glory of the majesty of His kingdom.

13. Thy kingdom is a kingdom for all ages, and Thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

14. יְהוָה - the LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that are bowed down.

15. The eyes of all wait for Thee, and Thou givest them their food in due season.

16. Thou openest Thy hand, and satisfiest every living thing with favour.

17. יְהוָה - the LORD is righteous in all His ways, and gracious in all His works.

18. יְהוָה - the LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth.

19. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear Him; He also will hear their cry, and will save them.

20. יְהוָה - the LORD preserveth all them that love Him; but all the wicked will He destroy.

21. My mouth shall speak the praise of יְהוָה - the LORD; and let all flesh bless His holy Name for ever and ever”.

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Introduction to Psalm 145:

Tehillim - Psalm 145, famously known in Hebrew tradition as the ‘core of the Ashrei’, is a masterpiece of alphabetical design. Thus this Psalm is structured to be "#’seen’ by the mind; it is an acrostic, where almost every verse begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet. This signifies a ‘complete’ praise from ‘Aleph to Tav’.

This Psalm is particularly poignant, as it focuses not on asking אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה – the LORD Elohim, for things, but on ‘extolling’ His character. It moves from the vastness of a ‘Kingdom for all ages’ down to the intimate touch of ‘upholding all that fall’. It is a lesson in the reliability of the Divine Presence!

Let as once again look into the ‘verse by verse’ section which includes Explanation’s.

Verses 1-2: “I will extol Thee, my אֱלֹהִים - Elohim, O King... Every day will I bless Thee...”

The Psalmist begins with a personal resolution. Notice the phrase ‘forever and ever’. This suggests that praise is not limited by our time on earth; it is a bridge between our current moment and eternity.

Verse 3: "Great is the LORD... and His greatness is unsearchable”.

We acknowledge that human intellect cannot fully grasp אֱלֹהִים - Elohim. For a teacher, this is a humble reminder: we teach what we can, but the subject matter is infinite.

Verses 4-7: “One generation shall laud Thy works to another... they shall utter the fame of Thy great goodness...”

These verses describe the ‘chain of tradition’. Even in illness, we should try and understand His wondrous works that ensures the next generation and (please אֱלֹהִים - Elohim) will carry Your light!

Verses 8-9: “יְהוָה - the LORD is gracious and full of compassion... His tender mercies are over all His works”.

This is the heart of this Tehillim - Psalm. It mirrors the attributes revealed to Moses. The word ‘all’ is vital here; His mercy is not exclusive, it covers every creature and every situation, including yours.

Verses 10-13: “All Thy works shall praise Thee... Thy kingdom is a kingdom for all ages...”

The focus shifts to אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s sovereignty. While earthly kingdoms and physical health rise and fall, His dominion is ‘throughout all generations’. It is the only truly stable thing in existence.

Verse 14: "The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that are bowed down’.

This is perhaps the most comforting verse for the word ‘upholdeth’ (somekh) implies a continuous support, like a hand under an elbow. If you feel "bowed down" by age or illness, the Psalm promises that אֱלֹהִים - Elohim is the one who sustains your spirit.

Verses 15-16: “The eyes of all wait for Thee... Thou openest Thy hand, and satisfiest every living thing...”

This portrays that our ever loving אֱלֹהִים - Elohim as the universal Provider. Just as He provides food ‘in due season’, He provides the specific ‘strength’ or ‘favour’ needed for each day’s struggle!

Verse 17: “יְהוָה - the LORD is ‘righteous’ in all His ways, and ‘gracious’ in all His works”.

This is an affirmation of faith. Even when ‘His ways’ involve suffering we do not understand, the Psalmist declares that there is a fundamental ‘graciousness’ (kindness) behind the design.

Verse 18: ‘יְהוָה - the LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth”.

To be ‘nigh’ is to be near. The only requirement for this closeness is ‘truth’, ‘sincerity of heart’. You do not need to be in a synagogue to be near Him; He is at your side all the time.

Verses 19-20: “He will fulfil the desire of them that fear Him... יְהוָה - the LORD preserveth all them that love Him...”

‘Preserving’ does not always mean the body is spared, but that the soul is kept safe. Those who love Him are held in a protection that transcends physical circumstances!

Verse 21: “My mouth shall speak the praise of יְהוָה - the LORD; and let all flesh bless His holy Name...”

The Psalm ends by returning to the individual, for we can be a contribution sharing His blessed Name to a world-wide community and provide them a wonderful chorus of blessings!

Here is a Closing Message:

Tehillim - Psalm 145 teaches us that the greatest power in the universe, is the “King of all Kings” And He is also the one who reaches down to guide those who are failing. To you whose life who is currently not doing too well, and you are ‘bowed down due to various circumstances’, why not work on ‘extolling’ אֱלֹהִים יְהוָה - the LORD Elohim, our Almighty King! הַלְלוּ־יָהּ - Hallelu’Yah.

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