Psalm 145

International Children’s Bible

⁴ Parents will tell their children what you have done.
    They will retell your mighty acts,
⁵ wonderful majesty and glory.
    And I will think about your miracles.
⁶ They will tell about the amazing things you do.
    I will tell how great you are.
⁷ They will remember your great goodness.
    They will sing about your fairness.

⁸ The Lord is kind and shows mercy.
    He does not become angry quickly but is full of love.
⁹ The Lord is good to everyone.
    He is merciful to all he has made.
¹⁰ Lord, everything you have made will praise you.
    Those who belong to you will bless you.
¹¹ They will tell about the glory of your kingdom.
    They will speak about your power.
¹² Then everyone will know what powerful things you do.
    They will know about the glory and majesty of your kingdom.
¹³ Your kingdom will continue forever.
    And you will be King from now on.

The Lord will keep his promises.
    With love he takes care of all he has made.
¹⁴ The Lord helps those who have been defeated.
    He takes care of those who are in trouble.
¹⁵ All living things look to you for food.
    And you give it to them at the right time.
¹⁶ You open your hand,
    and you satisfy all living things.

¹⁷ Everything the Lord does is right.
    With love he takes care of all he has made.
¹⁸ The Lord is close to everyone who prays to him,
    to all who truly pray to him.
¹⁹ He gives those who fear him what they want.
    He listens when they cry, and he saves them.
²⁰ The Lord protects everyone who loves him.
    But he will destroy the wicked.

²¹ I will praise the Lord.
    Let everyone praise his holy name forever.