Psalm 145:21
New International Version
My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.

New Living Translation
I will praise the LORD, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever.

English Standard Version
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.

Berean Standard Bible
My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.

King James Bible
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

New King James Version
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD, And all flesh shall bless His holy name Forever and ever.

New American Standard Bible
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.

NASB 1995
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.

NASB 1977
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD; And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.

Legacy Standard Bible
My mouth will speak the praise of Yahweh, And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.

Amplified Bible
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, And all flesh will bless and gratefully praise His holy name forever and ever.

Christian Standard Bible
My mouth will declare the LORD’s praise; let every living thing bless his holy name forever and ever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
My mouth will declare Yahweh’s praise; let every living thing praise His holy name forever and ever.

American Standard Version
My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Contemporary English Version
I will praise you, LORD, and everyone will respect your holy name forever.

English Revised Version
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and all living creatures will praise his holy name forever and ever.

Good News Translation
I will always praise the LORD; let all his creatures praise his holy name forever.

International Standard Version
My mouth will praise the LORD, and all creatures will bless his holy name forever and ever.

Majority Standard Bible
My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.

NET Bible
My mouth will praise the LORD. Let all who live praise his holy name forever!

New Heart English Bible
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD. Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.

Webster's Bible Translation
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

World English Bible
My mouth will speak the praise of Yahweh. Let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
My mouth speaks the praise of YHWH, "" And all flesh blesses His Holy Name, "" For all time and forever!

Young's Literal Translation
The praise of Jehovah my mouth speaketh, And all flesh doth bless His holy name, To the age and for ever!

Smith's Literal Translation
My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah, and all flesh shall bless his holy name forever and ever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless thy holy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and may all flesh bless his holy name, in this time and forever and ever.

New American Bible
My mouth will speak the praises of the LORD; all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.

New Revised Standard Version
My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall speak the praises of LORD JEHOVAH with my mouth and all the children of flesh will bless The Name of his Holiness to an eternity of eternities.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; And let all flesh bless His holy name for ever and ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
I Will Exalt You, My God and King
20The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy. 21My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.

Cross References
Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Psalm 103:1
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name.

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalm 150:6
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Hallelujah!

Isaiah 45:23
By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.

Romans 14:11
It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”

Psalm 66:4
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah

Psalm 113:1-3
Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised.

Psalm 148:1-5
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. / Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. ...

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Psalm 71:8
My mouth is filled with Your praise and with Your splendor all day long.

Psalm 86:12
I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever.

Psalm 30:12
that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

Psalm 35:28
Then my tongue will proclaim Your righteousness and Your praises all day long.


Treasury of Scripture

My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

my mouth

Psalm 145:1,2,5
David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever…

Psalm 30:12
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psalm 51:15
O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

let all flesh

Psalm 57:3,4
He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth…

Psalm 86:9
All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.

Psalm 103:22
Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.

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Psalm 145
1. David praises God for his fame
8. For his goodness
11. For his kingdom
14. For his providence
17. For his justice, holiness, and savings mercy














My mouth
The phrase "My mouth" signifies personal testimony and proclamation. In the Hebrew text, the word for "mouth" is "peh," which often represents the instrument of speech and communication. This highlights the importance of using one's voice to declare God's praises. Historically, the mouth is seen as a powerful tool for both blessing and cursing, as noted in James 3:9-10. In the context of Psalm 145, it emphasizes the psalmist's personal commitment to vocalize God's greatness.

will declare
The Hebrew root for "declare" is "dabar," which means to speak, proclaim, or announce. This verb conveys a sense of intentionality and purpose. The act of declaring is not passive but an active engagement in sharing the truth of God's character and works. In the biblical context, declaring God's praises is a form of worship and witness, inviting others to recognize and respond to His majesty.

the praise
"Praise" in Hebrew is "tehillah," which refers to a song or hymn of praise. It is derived from the root "halal," meaning to boast or celebrate. This word underscores the celebratory nature of worship, where the focus is on exalting God's attributes and deeds. Praise is central to the life of faith, as it aligns the believer's heart with God's glory and goodness.

of the LORD
The term "LORD" is the English representation of the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, the sacred and personal name of God revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenant relationship with His people. By using this name, the psalmist acknowledges God's sovereignty, faithfulness, and intimate involvement in the lives of His followers.

And let every creature
The phrase "every creature" expands the scope of praise beyond the individual to include all of creation. In Hebrew, "creature" is "basar," often translated as "flesh," indicating all living beings. This universal call to worship reflects the biblical theme that all creation is designed to glorify God, as seen in passages like Psalm 19:1 and Romans 8:19-22.

bless His holy name
To "bless" in Hebrew is "barak," which means to kneel or to give adoration. This act of blessing is a response to God's holiness, acknowledging His set-apartness and purity. The "holy name" refers to God's unique and revered identity. In biblical tradition, names carry deep significance, representing character and authority. Thus, blessing God's holy name is an act of reverence and submission to His divine nature.

forever and ever
The phrase "forever and ever" emphasizes the eternal nature of God's praise. In Hebrew, "olam" signifies perpetuity, an unending duration. This reflects the belief that God's worthiness of praise transcends time and will continue into eternity. It serves as a reminder of the everlasting covenant between God and His people, and the eternal hope found in His promises.

(21) Holy name.--As in Psalm 33:21; Psalm 103:1; Psalm 105:3.

Verse 21. - My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord. The "psalm of praise" (title) ends as it began (vers. 1, 2) - with the strong determination of the psalmist that he at least will praise Jehovah. Others, he hopes, will join with him, and all flesh bless his holy Name (literally, the Name of his holiness) forever and ever; but for this result he can only wish and hope and pray - he cannot ensure it. But he can, and does, fulfill his own duty in the matter.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
My mouth
פִּ֥י (pî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to

will declare
יְֽדַבֶּ֫ר־ (yə·ḏab·ber-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

the praise
תְּהִלַּ֥ת (tə·hil·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8416: Praise, song of praise

of the LORD;
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

let every
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

creature
בָּ֭שָׂר (bā·śār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

bless
וִיבָרֵ֣ךְ (wî·ḇā·rêḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

His holy
קָדְשׁ֗וֹ (qā·ḏə·šōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity

name
שֵׁ֥ם (šêm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

forever
לְעוֹלָ֥ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

and ever.
וָעֶֽד׃ (wā·‘eḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity


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