Psalms 145:21 Meaning and Explanation
“My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist vows to praise God and calls all humanity to bless him eternally.
The Context of Psalms 145:21
The psalmist commits to praise and calls all creation to bless God's holy name eternally.
What Does Psalms 145:21 Mean?
This closing verse returns the psalmist to first-person commitment, framing the entire psalm as his personal witness. 'My mouth shall speak the praise' emphasizes active, vocal testimony. The psalmist will not be silent but will publicly declare God's worthiness. This personal commitment models the behavior he calls for in others.
'Let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever' expands to universal scope and eternal duration. 'All flesh' means all humanity and creation. 'Holy name' emphasizes God's transcendence and apartness. The final 'for ever and ever' echoes the opening verse, creating a literary circle. The psalm concludes not with the psalmist's individual praise but with a vision of universal, perpetual blessing that invites every reader to join the chorus.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 145:21
What does Psalms 145:21 mean?
The psalmist vows to praise God and calls all humanity to bless him eternally.
What is the context of Psalms 145:21?
The psalmist commits to praise and calls all creation to bless God's holy name eternally.