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Men will speak of the might of your awesome acts. I will declare your greatness.

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Awe-Inspiring Power

Commentators explain that God's "terrible acts" are not necessarily evil, but rather His mighty deeds that inspire profound awe and reverence. These acts, from the parting of the Red Sea to future judgments, are so powerful that they compel people to speak of them. They are undeniable displays of divine might that demand a response from humanity.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 145:6

18th Century

Theologian

And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts - The force, the power of those things done by you which are suited to inspir…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 145:6

19th Century

Bishop

Your greatness. —Or, according to the written text, greatnesses. So Aquila and Jerome. The parallelism is decidedly in fa…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 145:5–6

19th Century

Preacher

And of thy wondrous works. And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.

And I will …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 145:6

17th Century

Pastor

And [men] shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts
The terrible things of Christ, which his right hand has taug…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 145:1–9

17th Century

Minister

Those who, under troubles and temptations, abound in fervent prayer, will at the proper time abound in grateful praise, which is the true language …