Psalms 145:11 (KJV)

What does Psalms 145:11 mean?

Psalms 145:11 describes people praising God by telling others how impressive his rule is and how mighty he is. The verse presents God’s kingdom as something worth speaking about openly, rather than keeping silent about.

After verse 10 names God’s “saints,” or faithful people, verse 11 describes what they say. The words “thy kingdom” and “thy power” address God directly, while “they shall speak” describes the faithful people’s praise.

The Hebrew behind Psalms 145:11

• “glory” — כָּבוֹד (kavod): This word can mean honor or splendor. Here it gives a sense of the greatness and majesty of God’s rule.
• “kingdom” — מַלְכוּת (malkhut): This word can mean kingship or royal rule. It points to God’s position as ruler, not just to a place with borders.
• “power” — גְּבוּרָה (gevurah): This word can mean might or strength. It can also suggest mighty deeds, giving the praise a connection to what a powerful ruler does.

Why Psalms 145:11 matters

• The praise is meant to reach other people. Verse 12 says that God’s faithful people make his mighty acts and the glory of his kingdom known “to the sons of men.”
• God’s rule and his power belong together in the description. The paired phrases “glory of thy kingdom” and “thy power” present both the honor of his kingship and the strength associated with it.
• The passage treats God’s rule as lasting, rather than limited to one generation. Verse 13 calls his kingdom “an everlasting kingdom.”