I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

PSALMS 145:5KJV
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Psalms 145:5 (KJV)

What does Psalms 145:5 mean?

Psalms 145:5 expresses the psalmist’s intention to talk about God’s majestic greatness and the amazing things God has done. The verse highlights a personal commitment to remember and speak about God’s glory and the wonders He performs.

In this psalm, David is speaking directly to God, reflecting on God’s character and actions. The setting is one of praise, where David is not only thinking about God’s greatness but also declaring it out loud. This verse fits into a larger song of praise, where David encourages both himself and others to focus on God’s splendor and the remarkable things God has accomplished.

The Hebrew behind Psalms 145:5

  • "Speak" (שִׂיחַ, siakh): This word often means to meditate, muse, or thoughtfully talk about something. Here, it suggests that David is not just casually mentioning God’s greatness but is deeply reflecting and speaking about it with intention.
  • "Glorious" (כָּבוֹד, kavod): This word points to weightiness or significance, often used for God’s honor or splendor. David is focusing on the overwhelming importance and brightness of God’s majesty.
  • "Honour" (הָדָר, hadar): This word refers to beauty or majesty, emphasizing the impressive and awe-inspiring aspect of God’s character.
  • "Majesty" (הוֹד, hod): This word means grandeur or magnificence. It adds to the sense that God’s presence and being are truly extraordinary.
  • "Wondrous" (פָּלָא, pala): This word describes things that are marvelous or beyond ordinary human ability. David is recognizing that God’s works are not just good, but truly astonishing.
  • "Works" (דָּבָר, davar): While often translated as “word” or “thing,” here it refers to God’s deeds or actions, highlighting what God has done that is worthy of praise.

Why Psalms 145:5 matters

  • This verse shows that praise is not just a feeling but something to be spoken and shared, encouraging others to notice God’s greatness.
  • The verse emphasizes both God’s character (His majesty and honor) and His actions (His wondrous works), showing that both are reasons for praise.
  • By focusing on meditating and speaking about God’s splendor, the verse connects personal reflection with public declaration, inviting a deeper engagement with God’s greatness.

Where else these words appear

“speak” Hebrew H7878 · used in 20 verses

  • Judges 5:10 Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.
  • Psalms 77:3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
  • Psalms 119:27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.

“majesty” Hebrew H1935 · used in 24 verses

  • Numbers 27:20 And thou shalt put some of thine honour upon him, that all the congregation of the children of Israel may be obedient.
  • Psalms 8:1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
  • Isaiah 30:30 And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones.

“honour” Hebrew H1926 · used in 29 verses

  • Leviticus 23:40 And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.
  • Psalms 90:16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.
  • Isaiah 2:10 Enter into the rock, and hide thee in the dust, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty.

“wondrous” Hebrew H6381 · used in 69 verses

  • Genesis 18:14 Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
  • Job 5:9 Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number:
  • Psalms 107:8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!