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Psalms 145:17
The LORD is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the assembly of Israel during a structured recitation of praise. This declaration follows a description of God's provision for all creatures and precedes a promise of His nearness to those who pray.
The words — The Hebrew צַדִּיק (tza.Dik) literally means righteous, while חָסִיד (cha.Sid) translates as faithful or kind. These adjectives modify Yahweh and describe His consistent moral nature and steadfast actions.
The thread — This formulation runs parallel to Deuteronomy 32:4, which calls God's ways just, and Zephaniah 3:5, which notes His daily justice. Psalm 103:6 also links God's righteousness with His execution of justice for the oppressed.
Why it lands — The text asserts that God's moral character and physical actions are uniformly consistent across all circumstances. Readers must adjust their expectations and prayers to align with a deity whose nature never fluctuates.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.
Cross-references
- Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
- Zephaniah 3:5 The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame.
- Psalms 103:6 The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
- Psalms 116:5 The LORD is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.
- Isaiah 45:21 Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.
- Romans 3:25 God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.
- Psalms 50:6 And the heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is Judge. Selah
- Psalms 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.
- Psalms 99:3 Let them praise Your great and awesome name—He is holy!
- Revelation 19:11 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.