Psalms 145:17 kjva — The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works."

— Psalms 145:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 145 — Context

14

The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

15

The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.

16

Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

17

The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

18

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

The Lord preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

Psalms 145:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 145:17 say?
Psalms 145:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.”
Where is Psalms 145:17 in the Bible?
Psalms 145:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 145, verse 17.
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 145:17.
What translation should I read Psalms 145:17 in?
Psalms 145:17 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 145:17?
Psalms 145:17 reads (KJVA): “The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.” 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.
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