תהלים, פרק קמ״ה, פסוק ז׳

The natural human response to experiencing divine abundance is to speak, sing, and share that reality with others. This relationship is comparable to how citizens view a human king: when a ruler is good and acts with justice, the people naturally want to publicize his virtues [אבן עזרא]. In the same way, different generations speak to one another, understanding that it is fitting and good to inform all of humanity about God's might and the splendor of His kingdom [רש״י].

When reflecting on the sheer magnitude of God's goodness, people are moved to vocalize their memories of His kindness [רד״ק, מאירי, אבן עזרא]. This expression goes far beyond ordinary conversation [רד״ק, מצודת ציון]. It is a deep, internal release of emotion that bursts forth from the very source of a person's thoughts, much like water surging from a natural spring. Through this reflection, humanity comes to understand that even God's most awe-inspiring deeds are fundamentally designed to bring about good rather than harm [מלבי״ם].

This immense goodness is also directly tied to the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy, echoing God's ancient promise to pass all of His goodness before Moses. When people vocalize and invoke these specific attributes of mercy, their prayers are accepted and do not return empty [אלשיך].

The response to this divine kindness naturally evolves into joyful song, celebrating the supreme charity that God extends to humanity and the entire world [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This charity is defined by actions that bypass strict justice. Instead of giving people only what they have rightfully earned, God grants His blessings out of pure kindness. A person ultimately recognizes that everything they possess is a gift from God's abundant goodness, rather than a reward for their own actions [מלבי״ם, אלשיך]. Filled with great joy, people sing of this righteousness [מלבי״ם]. The primary approach among commentators is that this singing and expression of gratitude is never done in secret. Instead, it is a loud, public declaration made openly before all people [רד״ק, אבן עזרא, מאירי].