Psalm 145:9

ESV The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.

NIV The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

NASB The Lord is good to all, And His mercies are over all His works.

CSB The Lord is good to everyone; his compassion rests on all he has made.

NLT The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.

KJV The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

NKJV The Lord is good to all, And His tender mercies are over all His works.

What does Psalm 145:9 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 145; verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
Psalm 145:8–13 refers to the Lord's character and kingdom. Because the Lord is gracious, merciful, and good to all, his people will praise Him. Because His kingdom is eternally glorious, His people will speak of its glory and tell the entire world of His power.

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Chapter Summary
David intends to praise the Lord now and forever. Generation after generation will celebrate the amazing things God has done. The psalm praises the Lord for his love and mercy towards mankind. Those who reach out to Him seeking salvation can find it. Because of these attributes, David declares his intent to worship God, calling on every other person to join him.

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