Psalm 145

1  I will exalt you, O God my King, •
   and bless your name for ever and ever.
2  Every day will I bless you •
   and praise your name for ever and ever.
3  Great is the Lord and highly to be praised; •
   his greatness is beyond all searching out.
4  One generation shall praise your works to another •
   and declare your mighty acts.
5  They shall speak of the majesty of your glory, •
   and I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
6  They shall speak of the might of your marvellous acts, •
   and I will also tell of your greatness.
7  They shall pour forth the story of your abundant kindness •
   and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
8  The Lord is gracious and merciful, •
   long-suffering and of great goodness.
9  The Lord is loving to everyone •
   and his mercy is over all his creatures.
10  All your works praise you, O Lord, •
   and your faithful servants bless you.
11  They tell of the glory of your kingdom •
   and speak of your mighty power,
12  To make known to all peoples your mighty acts •
   and the glorious splendour of your kingdom.
13  Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; •
   your dominion endures throughout all ages.
14  The Lord is sure in all his words •
   and faithful in all his deeds.
15  The Lord upholds all those who fall •
   and lifts up all those who are bowed down.
16  The eyes of all wait upon you, O Lord, •
   and you give them their food in due season.
17  You open wide your hand •
   and fill all things living with plenty.
18  The Lord is righteous in all his ways •
   and loving in all his works.
19  The Lord is near to those who call upon him, •
   to all who call upon him faithfully.
20  He fulfils the desire of those who fear him; •
   he hears their cry and saves them.
21  The Lord watches over those who love him, •
   but all the wicked shall he destroy.
22  My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord, •
   and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.