Psalm 145

Psalm 145

Contemporary English Version (CEV)

(By David for praise.)

The Lord Is Kind and Merciful

145 I will praise you,
my God and King,
and always honor your name.
² I will praise you each day
and always honor your name.
³ You are wonderful, Lord,
and you deserve all praise,
because you are much greater
than anyone can understand.

⁴ Each generation will announce
to the next
your wonderful
and powerful deeds.
⁵ I will keep thinking about
your marvelous glory
and your mighty miracles.^[a]
6 Everyone will talk about
your fearsome deeds,
and I will tell all nations
how great you are.
⁷ They will celebrate and sing
about your matchless mercy
and your power to save.

⁸ You are merciful, Lord!
You are kind and patient
and always loving.
⁹ You are good to everyone,
and you take care
of all your creation.

¹⁰ All creation will thank you,
and your loyal people
will praise you.
¹¹ They will tell about
your marvelous kingdom
and your power.
¹² Then everyone will know about
the mighty things you do
and your glorious kingdom.
¹³ Your kingdom will never end,
and you will rule forever.

Our Lord, you keep your word
and do everything you say.^[b]
14 When someone stumbles or falls,
you give a helping hand.
¹⁵ Everyone depends on you,
and when the time is right,
you provide them with food.
¹⁶ By your own hand
you satisfy
the desires of all who live.

¹⁷ Our Lord, everything you do
is kind and thoughtful,
¹⁸ and you are near to everyone
whose prayers are sincere.
¹⁹ You satisfy the desires
of all your worshipers,
and you come to save them
when they ask for help.
²⁰ You take care of everyone
who loves you,
but you destroy the wicked.

²¹ I will praise you, Lord,
and everyone will respect
your holy name forever.