Let me give glory to you, O God, my King; and blessing to your name for ever and ever.
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Every day will I give you blessing, praising your name for ever and ever.
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Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his power may never be searched out.
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One generation after another will give praise to your great acts, and make clear the operation of your strength.
Psalms 145:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 145:1 say?
Psalms 145:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ Let me give glory to you, O God, my King; and blessing to your name for ever and ever.”
Where is Psalms 145:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 145:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 145, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 145:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 145:1 in?
Psalms 145:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 145:1?
Psalms 145:1 reads (BBE): “ Let me give glory to you, O God, my King; and blessing to your name for ever and ever.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.