All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you!
English Standard Version (ESV)
The verse highlights a beautiful symmetry: not only will God's grand "works" of creation sing His praise, but His "saints"—those who are intimately familiar with His character and mercy—will actively "bless" Him, signifying a deeper, more personal worship. This shows that true praise encompasses both the awe of creation and the heartfelt gratitude of those who know Him intimately.
All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you!
English Standard Version (ESV)
The psalm is building towards a grand declaration of God's universal goodness and everlasting kingdom. Just before this verse, the psalmist lists specific attributes of God's character – his grace, compassion, slowness to anger, and abundant mercy – emphasizing that God is good to all His creation. This verse then expands this praise, asserting that not only do God's people ("saints" or "loving ones") bless Him, but all of His works, from the grandest to the smallest, bear witness to His glory.
God's glory isn't just declared by people – the entire universe sings His praises! But how does a rock or a river give thanks?
The Universe's Unspoken Worship
This verse highlights a profound truth: God's creation itself bears witness to Him. "All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD." This isn't just about humans; it extends to everything God has made – the mountains, the oceans, the stars, the smallest living creature.
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Who are these 'saints' who bless God? The Bible gives them a specific, beautiful characteristic that goes beyond just being 'good people'.
The Heart of God's People
The second part of the verse shifts focus: "and all your saints shall bless you!" The word for 'saints' here, in its original language, doesn't just mean someone who is generally pious. It carries a deeper meaning.
Understanding 'Saints':
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chasid · Hebrew Noun
Those who are set apart for God or have experienced His covenantal kindness. It implies a state of being holy or dedicated to the Lord.
This passage is a direct echo of Psalm 145:10, calling on all of creation – from celestial beings to earthly creatures and even inanimate objects – to praise God, illustrating the vast scope of God's works.
Romans 1:20This New Testament passage explains that the 'invisible attributes' of God, like His eternal power and divine nature, are 'clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made,' supporting the idea that all of God's works give Him thanks by revealing His character.
Matthew 5:45Jesus states that God 'makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust,' highlighting God's universal goodness shown through His works, which in turn should lead to praise.
Colossians 1:16This verse speaks of all things in heaven and on earth being created through Christ and for Him, implying that the very purpose of creation is to ultimately direct glory back to God, thus fulfilling the idea of His works giving thanks.
clarkePsalms 145:10: "All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee."
All thy works shall praise thee - The God who is good to all. Thy saints - חסידיך chasideycha, thy compassionate ones; those who are partakers of thy great mercy, Psalm 145:8. These shall bless thee, because they know, they feel, that thou willest the salvation of all. The dark, the gloomy, the hard-hearted, the narrow-minded bigots, who never have had thy love shed abroad in their hearts, can unfeelingl…
jfbPsalms 145:10: "All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee."
- bless—as in Ps 145:1, to praise with reverence, more than merely to praise.
The verse highlights a beautiful symmetry: not only will God's grand "works" of creation sing His praise, but His "saints"—those who are intimately familiar with His character and mercy—will actively "bless" Him, signifying a deeper, more personal worship. This shows that true praise encompasses both the awe of creation and the heartfelt gratitude of those who know Him intimately.
The psalm is building towards a grand declaration of God's universal goodness and everlasting kingdom. Just before this verse, the psalmist lists specific attributes of God's character – his grace, compassion, slowness to anger, and abundant mercy – emphasizing that God is good to all His creation. This verse then expands this praise, asserting that not only do God's people ("saints" or "loving ones") bless Him, but all of His works, from the grandest to the smallest, bear witness to His glory.
The psalm is building towards a grand declaration of God's universal goodness and everlasting kingdom. Just before this verse, the psalmist lists specific attributes of God's character – his grace, compassion, slowness to anger, and abundant mercy – emphasizing that God is good to all His creation. This verse then expands this praise, asserting that not only do God's people ("saints" or "loving ones") bless Him, but all of His works, from the grandest to the smallest, bear witness to His glory.
"All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless you!" — The verse highlights a beautiful symmetry: not only will God's grand "works" of creation sing His praise, but His "saints"—those who are intimately familiar with His character and mercy—will actively…
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Last reviewed October 2026