Psalm 145:8-21

The Message

⁸ God is all mercy and grace—
    not quick to anger, is rich in love.

⁹ God is good to one and all;
    everything he does is soaked through with grace.

^10-11 Creation and creatures applaud you, God;
    your holy people bless you.

They talk about the glories of your rule,
    they exclaim over your splendor,

¹² Letting the world know of your power for good,
    the lavish splendor of your kingdom.

¹³ Your kingdom is a kingdom eternal;
    you never get voted out of office.

God always does what he says,
    and is gracious in everything he does.

¹⁴ God gives a hand to those down on their luck,
    gives a fresh start to those ready to quit.

¹⁵ All eyes are on you, expectant;
    you give them their meals on time.

¹⁶ Generous to a fault,
    you lavish your favor on all creatures.

¹⁷ Everything God does is right—
    the trademark on all his works is love.

¹⁸ God’s there, listening for all who pray,
    for all who pray and mean it.

¹⁹ He does what’s best for those who fear him—
    hears them call out, and saves them.

²⁰ God sticks by all who love him,
    but it’s all over for those who don’t.

²¹ My mouth is filled with God’s praise.
    Let everything living bless him,
    bless his holy name from now to eternity!