Scripture Text (NRSV)
145:1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever
and ever.
145:2 Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and
ever.
145:3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is
unsearchable.
145:4 One generation shall laud your works to another, and shall
declare your mighty acts.
145:5 On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous
works, I will meditate.
145:6 The might of your awesome deeds shall be proclaimed, and I will
declare your greatness.
145:7 They shall celebrate the fame of your abundant goodness, and
shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding
in steadfast love.
145:9 The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all
that he has made.
145:10 All your works shall give thanks to you, O LORD, and all your
faithful shall bless you.
145:11 They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your
power,
145:12 to make known to all people your mighty deeds, and the glorious
splendor of your kingdom.
145:13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion
endures throughout all generations. The LORD is faithful in all his
words, and gracious in all his deeds.
145:14 The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are
bowed down.
145:15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in
due season.
145:16 You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living
thing.
145:17 The LORD is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings.
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 desire of all who fear him; he also 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 the praise of the LORD, and all flesh will
bless his holy name forever and ever.
