Psalms 145
1 A psalm of David. A song of praise. I will glorify you, my God and King! I will praise who you are forever and ever!
A song of praise. Of David. I will exalt you, my God, O king: I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2 I will praise you every day; I will praise your character forever and ever!
I will bless you every day: I will praise your name for ever and ever.
3 The Lord is great and deserves much praise! His greatness cannot be measured!
Great is the Lord and worthy all praise, his greatness is unsearchable.
4 Let every generation tell the next all that you do, sharing the stories of your amazing miracles!
One age to another shall praise your deeds, declaring the mighty things you have done.
5 They will speak of your majesty, your glorious splendor, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you have done.
Of your glorious majesty they shall tell, and I will muse of your many wonders.
6 They will speak of the power of your awesome actions, and I will say how wonderful you are.
Of the might of your terrible acts they shall speak, and the tale of your great deeds I will tell.
7 They will explain to everyone how famous you are for your tremendous goodness, and joyfully celebrate how you always do what is right.
The fame of your abundant goodness and righteousness they shall pour forth in song.
8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, not easily angered, and full of trustworthy love.
The Lord is full of grace and pity, patient and rich in loving-kindness.
9 The Lord is good to everyone, and he shows mercy to all his created beings.
The Lord is good to all the world, and his pity is over all things that he made.
10 All the created beings will thank you, Lord, and all who faithfully follow you will praise you.
All your works give you thanks, O Lord, and you are blessed of those who love you.
11 They will praise the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power.
They shall speak of your glorious kingdom, and of your might shall they discourse,
12 They will explain to people your wonderful miracles, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
making known to all his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
13 Your kingdom never ends, and your rule continues for all generations. What the Lord promises can always be trusted; he is merciful in all he does.
Yours is a kingdom that lives through all ages: through all generations extends your dominion.
14 The Lord helps up all those who fall down; he lifts up all those who are bowed down.
The Lord upholds all who fall; he lifts up all who are bowed down.
15 All eyes are on you, waiting in hope, and you give food at just the right time.
The eyes of all look in hope to you, and you give them their food in due season.
16 You give generously and satisfy the needs of every living thing.
You yourself open your hand, and fill with your favour all things that live.
17 The Lord does right in everything—his actions are always trustworthy.
The Lord is righteous in all his ways, gracious is he in all that he does.
18 The Lord is close to all who ask for his help, to all who ask in sincerity.
The Lord is near to all who call him, to all who call upon him in truth.
19 He satisfies the needs of those who follow him. He hears their cries for help and he saves them.
He will fulfil the desires of those who fear him; he will hear their cry for help and save them.
20 The Lord takes care of all those who love him, but he will destroy all those who are wicked.
The Lord is the keeper of all who love him, but all the wicked will he destroy.
21 I will speak in praise of the Lord, and may everyone honor his holy character, forever and ever.
My mouth will utter the praise of the Lord, and all life will bless his holy name for ever and ever.
