New Living Translation

Psalms • Chapter 145

1 I will exalt you, my God (Elohim) and King,<br>and praise your name forever and ever.<br> 2 I will praise you every day;<br>yes, I will praise you forever.<br> 3 Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise!<br>No one can measure his greatness.<br> 4 Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts;<br>let them proclaim your power.<br> 5 I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor<br>and your wonderful miracles.<br> 6 Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue;<br>I will proclaim your greatness.<br> 7 Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness;<br>they will sing with joy about your righteousness.<br> 8 The LORD is merciful and compassionate,<br>slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.<br> 9 The LORD is good to everyone.<br>He showers compassion on all his creation.<br> 10 All of your works will thank you, LORD,<br>and your faithful followers will praise you.<br> 11 They will speak of the glory of your kingdom;<br>they will give examples of your power.<br> 12 They will tell about your mighty deeds<br>and about the majesty and glory of your reign.<br> 13 For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.<br>You rule throughout all generations.<br> The LORD always keeps his promises;<br>he is gracious in all he does.<br> 14 The LORD helps the fallen<br>and lifts those bent beneath their loads.<br> 15 The eyes of all look to you in hope;<br>you give them their food as they need it.<br> 16 When you open your hand,<br>you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.<br> 17 The LORD is righteous in everything he does;<br>he is filled with kindness.<br> 18 The LORD is close to all who call on him,<br>yes, to all who call on him in truth.<br> 19 He grants the desires of those who fear him;<br>he hears their cries for help and rescues them.<br> 20 The LORD protects all those who love him,<br>but he destroys the wicked.<br> 21 I will praise the LORD,<br>and may everyone on earth bless his holy name<br>forever and ever.<br>