Psalm 145

1 I will speak highly of you, my God and King, and I will bless your name forever and ever.ISV — Psalm 145:1

2 I will bless you every day and I will praise your name forever and ever.ISV — Psalm 145:2

3 The LORD is great, and to be praised highly, though his greatness is indescribable.ISV — Psalm 145:3

4 One generation will acclaim your works to another and will describe your mighty actions.ISV — Psalm 145:4

5 I ^{b145:5 So MT; LXX Syr DSS 11QPs read They} will speak about the glorious splendor of your majesty as well as ^{c145:5 So LXX DSS 11QPs; the Heb. lacks as} your awesome actions.ISV — Psalm 145:5

6 People ^{d145:6 Lit. They} will speak about the might of your great deeds, and I will announce your greatness.ISV — Psalm 145:6

7 They will extol the fame of your abundant goodness, and will sing out loud about your righteousness.ISV — Psalm 145:7

8 Gracious and merciful is the LORD, slow to become angry, and overflowing with gracious love.ISV — Psalm 145:8

9 The LORD is good to everyone and his mercies extend to everything he does.ISV — Psalm 145:9

10 LORD, everything you have done will praise you, and your holy ones will bless you.ISV — Psalm 145:10

11 They will speak about the glory of your kingdom, and they will talk about your might,ISV — Psalm 145:11

12 in order to make known your mighty acts to mankind ^{e145:12 Lit. the children of the Man} as well as the majestic splendor of your kingdom.ISV — Psalm 145:12

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your authority endures from one generation to another. [13b] God ^{f145:13 So DSS 11QPs; LXX Vg Syr read The LORD; MT lacks this v.} is faithful about everything he says and merciful in everything he does.ISV — Psalm 145:13

14 The LORD supports everyone who falls and raises up those who are bowed down.ISV — Psalm 145:14

15 Everyone’s eyes are on you, as you give them their food in due time.ISV — Psalm 145:15

16 You ^{g145:16 So MT; LXX DSS 11QPs read You yourself} open your hand and keep on satisfying the desire of every living thing.ISV — Psalm 145:16

17 The LORD is righteous in all of his ways and graciously loving in all of his activities.ISV — Psalm 145:17

18 The LORD remains near to all who call out to him, to everyone who calls out to him sincerely. ^{h145:18 Or truthfully}ISV — Psalm 145:18

19 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him, hearing their cry and saving them.ISV — Psalm 145:19

20 The LORD preserves everyone who loves him, but he will destroy all of the wicked.ISV — Psalm 145:20

21 My mouth will praise the LORD, and all creatures will bless his holy name forever and ever.ISV — Psalm 145:21