Psalms
“I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.”
Psalms 145:1
Psalms 145:1 (KJV) speaks to praise, worship, and adoration — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”
Psalms 103:1“I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.”
Psalms 34:1“I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.”
Psalms 108:3“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:17“Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.”
1 Chronicles 16:29“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalms 150:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 145:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 145:1 reads: "I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever." The verse speaks to praise, worship, and adoration. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 145 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 145:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever." is Psalms 145:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 145.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 145:1?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 145:1 include Psalms 103:1, Psalms 34:1, and Psalms 108:3. Reading them alongside Psalms 145:1 deepens the theme of praise.
How can I pray with Psalms 145:1?
Read Psalms 145:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.