Friday, June 22, 2018

Chiasm of Psalm 145

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
Psalm 145:3

Ps145
P(145:1a)145:1 Praise. Of David. (145:1)
  A(145:1b-2)  
145:1 I will bless your name forever   
(שׁמך)
    B(145:3-7)    
145:4 One generation praises your deeds to the next   
(מעשׂיך)
      C(145:8-9)      145:9 The LORD is good to all, compassionate to every creature.
        D(145:10-13)        145:13 Your reign is a reign for all ages
      C'(145:14-16)      145:14 The LORD supports all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.
    B'(145:17-20)    
145:17 faithful in all your works   
(מעשׂיו)
  A'(145:21)  
145:21 all flesh will bless your holy name forever   
(שׁם)
A: The name.
B: Deeds.
C: Mercy.
D: Reign of the LORD.