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Psalm 145:17
The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.
16You open your hand, and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and gracious in all his works.
18The LORD is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
19He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
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The repeated “all” can be a comfort and a challenge: YHWH’s righteousness and grace extend to every way and work, without exception.
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Exodus 15:11Who is like you, LORD, among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?Both praise the LORD’s character and deeds, describing his holiness in Exodus and his righteousness and grace in the psalm.
Psalm 89:14Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne. Loving kindness and truth go before your face.Both describe God’s righteousness together with his kindness, extending these qualities to his rule and his works.
Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock: his work is perfect, for all his ways are just. A God of faithfulness who does no wrong, just and right is he.Both affirm that all God’s ways are right, and Deuteronomy states that he does no wrong.
Revelation 15:3They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and …Both praise God’s works and declare his ways righteous, making his deeds and character the substance of worship.
Romans 9:14What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? May it never be!Both affirm God’s righteousness: the psalm declares it in all his ways, and Romans rejects any unrighteousness in him.
Psalm 116:5The LORD is gracious and righteous. Yes, our God is merciful.Both name the LORD as gracious and righteous, with Psalm 116 also describing him as merciful.
Zephaniah 3:5The LORD, within her, is righteous. He will do no wrong. Every morning he brings his justice to light. He doesn’t fail, but the unjust know no shame.Both declare the LORD righteous in what he does; Zephaniah makes explicit that he will do no wrong.
Psalm 103:6The LORD executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed.Both describe the LORD’s acts as righteous, with Psalm 103 naming his justice for those who are oppressed.
Romans 2:2We know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things.Both concern the character of God’s actions: the psalm names righteousness and grace, while Romans names truth in judgment.
Isaiah 45:21Declare and present it. Yes, let them take counsel together. Who has shown this from ancient time? Who has declared it of old? Haven’t I, the LORD? There is no …Both affirm the LORD’s justice, expressed as righteousness in all his ways in the psalm and as his character in Isaiah.
Revelation 16:5I heard the angel of the waters saying, “You are righteous, who are and who were, O Holy One, because you have judged these things.Both declare God righteous, with Revelation applying that praise to his judgments and the psalm extending it to all his ways.
Psalm 92:15to show that the LORD is upright. He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.Both affirm that the LORD is right in his character and conduct, with Psalm 92 denying any unrighteousness in him.
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You may have questions about God's ways that remain unanswered. This praise rests on his character: every way is righteous, and every work is gracious.
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