Psalm 145:6 is a call to speak about God’s power and greatness, both through what others say about his awesome deeds and through the psalmist’s own declaration of who he is. The verse shows that worship is not only private; it is something people pass along from one voice to another. The psalm was written by King David, and it is addressed to God in praise, with the expectation that the wider community will carry that praise forward.
Men will speak of the might of your awesome acts. I will declare your greatness.
Psalm 145:6 (WEB)
What Psalm 145:6 Means
The verse begins with “Men will speak of the might of your awesome acts.” The word “might” points to God’s power, the strength behind everything he does, while “awesome acts” refers to the deeds that leave people stunned at his greatness. The writer is saying that God’s works are so remarkable that they will naturally become a subject of conversation among people, long after the moment has passed.
The second sentence shifts from others to the psalmist himself: “I will declare your greatness.” Here the poet commits personally to proclaiming who God is. The verb “declare” suggests a deliberate, public announcement rather than a quiet feeling, so the verse joins personal conviction to open speech.
What the verse does not promise is that every person will speak of God or that praise will come easily. It describes a pattern of testimony that the faithful are invited to join. It also does not limit God’s greatness to the words we manage to find; it simply names the praise that rises from people who have noticed what he has done.
The Context of Psalm 145:6
Psalm 145 is the last of the acrostic psalms attributed to David in the Psalter, meaning its verses follow the Hebrew alphabet in order. It belongs to the book of Psalms, the Old Testament collection of songs and prayers used by Israel in worship. Its audience was the gathered people of God, and the psalm was meant to be sung and remembered rather than simply read.
Just before verse 6, the psalmist declares that “great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised,” and that “one generation will commend your works to another” in verse 4. Verse 5 has him meditating on God’s glorious majesty. Read in that setting, verse 6 is the natural continuation: the praise he has been reflecting on becomes something the community must speak aloud, generation after generation.
Key Phrases in Psalm 145:6
Psalm 105:1
Give thanks to the LORD! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples.
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This verse also calls God’s people to make his deeds known among the nations. It pairs naturally with Psalm 145:6 by urging both thanksgiving and public proclamation of what the Lord has done.
Psalm 9:1
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart. I will tell of all your marvelous works.
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Here the psalmist commits to telling of all God’s marvelous works with his whole heart. The two passages share the same personal resolve to declare God’s wonders, showing how praise and testimony belong together in Israel’s worship.
A Short Prayer From Psalm 145:6
Lord, you are great and your works are wonderful beyond what I can fully grasp. Help me to remember what you have done in my life and in the world around me, and give me words to speak of your power with honesty and joy. Let my conversations point others toward your goodness, and let my own declaration of your greatness grow stronger each day. Thank you for the privilege of telling others who you are. Amen.
