Psalm 145

Psalm 145

A psalm of praise of David.

1 I will exalt you, my God and King,
and praise your name forever and ever.2 I will praise you every day;
yes, I will praise you forever.3 Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise!
No one can measure his greatness.4 Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;
let them proclaim your power.5 I will meditatet on your majestic, glorious splendor
and your wonderful miracles.6 Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;
I will proclaim your greatness.7 Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness;
they will sing with joy about your righteousness.8 The LORD is merciful and compassionate,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.9 The LORD is good to everyone.
He showers compassion on all his creation.10 All of your works will thank you, LORD,
and your faithful followers will praise you.11 They will speak of the glory of your kingdom;
they will give examples of your power.12 They will tell about your mighty deeds
and about the majesty and glory of your reign.13 For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
You rule throughout all generations.
The LORD always keeps his promises;
he is gracious in all he does.t14 The LORD helps the fallen
and lifts those bent beneath their loads.15 The eyes of all look to you in hope;
you give them their food as they need it.16 When you open your hand,
you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.17 The LORD is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness.18 The LORD is close to all who call on him,
yes, to all who call on him in truth.19 He grants the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cries for help and rescues them.20 The LORD protects all those who love him,
but he destroys the wicked.21 I will praise the LORD,
and may everyone on earth bless his holy name
forever and ever.

PSALMS 145

The [Lord] Is Kind //and Merciful

1 I will praise you,
my God and King,
and always honor your name.

2 I will praise you each day
and always honor your name.

3 You are wonderful, [Lord],
and you deserve all praise,
because you are much greater
than anyone can understand.

4 Each generation will announce
to the next your wonderful
and powerful deeds.

5 I will keep thinking about
your marvelous glory
and your mighty miracles.t

6 Everyone will talk about
your fearsome deeds,
and I will tell all nations
how great you are.

7 They will celebrate and sing
about your matchless mercy
and your power to save.

8 You are merciful, [Lord]!
You are kind and patient
and always loving.

9 You are good to everyone,
and you take care
of all your creation.

10 All creation will thank you,
and your loyal people
will praise you.

11 They will tell about
your marvelous kingdom
and your power.

12 Then everyone will know about
the mighty things you do
and your glorious kingdom.

13 Your kingdom will never end,
and you will rule forever.
Our [Lord], you keep your word
and do everything you say.t

14 When someone stumbles or falls,
you give a helping hand.

15 Everyone depends on you,
and when the time is right,
you provide them with food.

16 By your own hand you satisfy
the desires of all who live.

17 Our [Lord], everything you do
is kind and thoughtful,

18 and you are near to everyone
whose prayers are sincere.

19 You satisfy the desires
of all your worshipers,
and you come to save them
when they ask for help.

20 You take care of everyone
who loves you,
but you destroy the wicked.

21 I will praise you, [Lord],
and everyone will respect
your holy name forever.