145:1 A psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.

145:2 Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever.

145:3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

145:4 One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts.

145:5 They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.

145:6 They will tell of the power of your awesome works, and I will proclaim your great deeds.

145:7 They will celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

145:8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

145:9 The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.

145:10 All you have made will praise you, O LORD; your saints will extol you.

145:11 They will tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might,

145:12 so that all men may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made.

145:14 The LORD upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

145:15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.

145:16 You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

145:17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways and loving toward all he has made.

145:18 The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

145:19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

145:20 The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.

145:21 My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever.