Psalms:145

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* Verse 1-9 - Those who , under troubles and temptations , abound in fervent prayer , shall in due season abound in grateful praise , which is the true language of holy joy . Especially we should speak of God 's wondrous work of redemption , while we declare his greatness . For no deliverance of the Israelites , nor the punishment of sinners , so clearly proclaims the justice of God , as the cross of Christ exhibits it to the enlightened mind . It may be truly said of our Lord Jesus Christ , that his words are words of goodness and grace ; his works are works of goodness and grace . He is full of compassion ; hence he came into the world to save sinners . When on earth , he showed his compassion both to the bodies and souls of men , by healing the one , and making wise the other . He is of great mercy , a merciful High Priest , through whom God is merciful to sinners . * Verse 10-21 - All God 's works show forth his praises . He satisfies the desire of every living thing , except the unreasonable children of men , who are satisfied with nothing . He does good to all the children of men ; his own people in a special manner . Many children of God , who have been ready to fall into sin , to fall into despair , have tasted his goodness in preventing their falls , or recovering them speedily by his graces and comforts . And with respect to all that are heavy laden under the burden of sin , if they come to Christ by faith , he will ease them , he will raise them . He is very ready to hear and answer the prayers of his people . He is present every where ; but in a special way he is nigh to them , as he is not to others . He is in their hearts , and dwells there by faith , and they dwell in him . He is nigh to those that call upon him , to help them in all times of need . He will be nigh to them , that they may have what they ask , and find what they seek , if they call upon him in truth and sincerity . And having taught men to love his name and holy ways , he will save them from the destruction of the wicked . May we then love his name , and walk in his ways , while we desire that all flesh should bless his holy name for ever and ever . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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