Psalms 145

1 David's [Psalm of] praise. I will exalt you, my God, my king; and I will bless your name for ever and ever.

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!

2 Every day will I bless you, and I will praise your name for ever and ever.

I will praise you every day; I will praise your character forever and ever!

3 The Lord is great, and greatly to be praised; and there is no end to his greatness.

The Lord is great and deserves much praise! His greatness cannot be measured!

4 Generation after generation shall praise your works, and tell of your power.

Let every generation tell the next all that you do, sharing the stories of your amazing miracles!

5 And they shall speak of the glorious majesty of your holiness, and recount your wonders.

They will speak of your majesty, your glorious splendor, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you have done.

6 And they shall speak of the power of your terrible [acts]; and recount your greatness.

They will speak of the power of your awesome actions, and I will say how wonderful you are.

7 They shall utter the memory of the abundance of your goodness, and shall exult in your righteousness.

They will explain to everyone how famous you are for your tremendous goodness, and joyfully celebrate how you always do what is right.

8 The Lord is compassionate, and merciful; long suffering, and abundant in mercy.

The Lord is merciful and gracious, not easily angered, and full of trustworthy love.

9 The Lord is good to those that wait [on him]; and his compassions are over all his works.

The Lord is good to everyone, and he shows mercy to all his created beings.

10 Let all your works, O Lord, give thanks to you; and let your saints bless you.

All the created beings will thank you, Lord, and all who faithfully follow you will praise you.

11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk of your dominion;

They will praise the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power.

12 to make known to the sons of men your power, and the glorious majesty of your kingdom.

They will explain to people your wonderful miracles, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion [endures] through all generations. The Lord is faithful in his words, and holy in all his works.

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.

14 The Lord supports all that are falling, and sets up all that are broken down.

The Lord helps up all those who fall down; he lifts up all those who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon you; and you give [them] their food in due season.

All eyes are on you, waiting in hope, and you give food at just the right time.

16 You open your hands, and fill every living thing with pleasure.

You give generously and satisfy the needs of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

The Lord does right in everything—his actions are always trustworthy.

18 The Lord is near to all that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

The Lord is close to all who ask for his help, to all who ask in sincerity.

19 He will perform the desire of them that fear him: and he will hear their supplication, and save them.

He satisfies the needs of those who follow him. He hears their cries for help and he saves them.

20 The Lord preserves all that love him: but all sinners he will utterly destroy.

The Lord takes care of all those who love him, but he will destroy all those who are wicked.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

I will speak in praise of the Lord, and may everyone honor his holy character, forever and ever.