Psalm 145:1-5
Contemporary English Version
(By David for praise.)
The Lord Is Kind and Merciful
1 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]
Footnotes
- 145.5 and … miracles: One Hebrew manuscript and two ancient translations have “as others tell about your mighty miracles.”
Psalm 145:1-5
New International Version
Psalm 145[a]
A psalm of praise. Of David.
Footnotes
- Psalm 145:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which (including verse 13b) begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
- Psalm 145:5 Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); Masoretic Text On the glorious splendor of your majesty / and on your wonderful works I will meditate
Psalm 145:17-21
Contemporary English Version
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.
Psalm 145:17-21
New International Version
17 The Lord is righteous(A) in all his ways
and faithful in all he does.(B)
18 The Lord is near(C) to all who call on him,(D)
to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires(E) of those who fear him;(F)
he hears their cry(G) and saves them.(H)
20 The Lord watches over(I) all who love him,(J)
but all the wicked he will destroy.(K)
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