1 PSALM 145 The L Extolled for His Goodness. of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God, O King,And [with gratitude and submissive wonder] I will bless Your name forever and ever.
2 Every day I will bless Youandlovingly praise You;Yes, [with awe-inspired reverence] I will praise Your name forever and ever.
3 Great is the L, and highly to be praised,And His greatness is [so vast and profound as to be] unsearchable [incomprehensible to man].
4 One generation shall praise Your works to another,And shall declare Your mightyandremarkable acts.
5 On the glorious splendor of Your majestyAnd on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.
6 People will speak of the power of Your awesome acts,And [with gratitude and submissive wonder] I will tell of Your greatness.
7 They will overflow [like a fountain] when they speak of Your greatandabundant goodnessAnd will sing joyfully of Your righteousness.
8 The Lis gracious and full of compassion,Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.
9 The Lis good to all,And His tender mercies are over all His works [the entirety of things created].
10 All Your works shall give thanks to Youandpraise You, O L,And Your godly ones will bless You.
11 They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdomAnd talk of Your power,
12 To make known to the sons of men Your mighty actsAnd the glorious majesty of Your kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,And Your dominionenduresthroughout all generations.
14 The Lupholds all those [of His own] who fallAnd raises up all those who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look to You [in hopeful expectation],And You give them their food in due time.
16 You open Your handAnd satisfy the desire of every living thing.
17 The Lis [unwaveringly] righteous in all His waysAnd graciousandkind in all His works.
18 The Lis near to all who call on Him,To all who call on Him in truth (without guile).
19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fearandworship Him [with awe-inspired reverence and obedience];He also will hear their cry and will save them.
20 The Lkeeps all who love Him,But all the wicked He will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak the praise of the L,And all flesh will blessandgratefully praise His holy name forever and ever.