Psalms 145:5

145:5 I will focus on your honor and majestic splendor,

and your amazing deeds! ¹ 

Psalms 145:12

145:12 so that mankind ²  might acknowledge your mighty acts,

and the majestic splendor of your kingdom.

Psalms 149:9

149:9 and execute the judgment to which their enemies ³  have been sentenced. ⁴ 

All his loyal followers will be vindicated. ⁵ 

Praise the Lord!

[145:5]  ¹ tn Heb “the splendor of the glory of your majesty, and the matters of your amazing deeds I will ponder.”

[145:12]  ² tn Heb “the sons of man.”

[149:9]  ³ tn Heb “they”; the referent (the enemies of the people of God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[149:9]  ⁴ tn Heb “to do against them judgment [that] is written.”

[149:9]  ⁵ tn Heb “it is honor for all his godly ones.” The judgment of the oppressive kings will bring vindication and honor to God’s people (see vv. 4-5).