Psalm 145

Contemporary English Version

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.