Psalms 145 — FBV

A psalm of David. A song of praise.

145Verse 1I will glorify you, my God and King! I will praise who you are forever and ever!
^{Verse 2}I will praise you every day; I will praise your character forever and ever!
^{Verse 3}The Lord is great and deserves much praise! His greatness cannot be measured!
^{Verse 4}Let every generation tell the next all that you do, sharing the stories of your amazing miracles!
^{Verse 5}They will speak⁺of your majesty, your glorious splendor, and I will meditate on the wonderful things you have done.
^{Verse 6}They will speak of the power of your awesome actions, and I will say how wonderful you are.
^{Verse 7}They will explain to everyone how famous you are for your tremendous goodness, and joyfully celebrate how you always do what is right.
^{Verse 8}The Lord is gracious and merciful, not easily angered, and full of trustworthy love.
^{Verse 9}The Lord is good to everyone, and he shows mercy to all his created beings.
^{Verse 10}All the created beings will thank you, Lord, and all who faithfully follow you will praise you.
^{Verse 11}They will praise the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power.
^{Verse 12}They will explain to people your wonderful miracles, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
^{Verse 13}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.^{+
Verse 14}The Lord helps up all those who fall down; he lifts up all those who are bowed down.
^{Verse 15}All eyes are on you, waiting in hope, and you give food at just the right time.
^{Verse 16}You give generously and satisfy the needs of every living thing.
^{Verse 17}The Lord does right in everything—his actions are always trustworthy.
^{Verse 18}The Lord is close to all who ask for his help, to all who ask in sincerity.
^{Verse 19}He satisfies the needs of those who follow him. He hears their cries for help and he saves them.
^{Verse 20}The Lord takes care of all those who love him, but he will destroy all those who are wicked.
^{Verse 21}I will speak in praise of the Lord, and may everyone honor his holy character, forever and ever.