¹ I will exalt you, my God and King,
    and praise your name forever and ever.
² I will praise you every day;
    yes, I will praise you forever.

⁸ The Lord is merciful and compassionate,
    slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
⁹ The Lord is good to everyone.
    He showers compassion on all his creation.

¹⁰ All of your works will thank you, Lord,
    and your faithful followers will praise you.
¹¹ They will speak of the glory of your kingdom;
    they will give examples of your power.

¹³ For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
    You rule throughout all generations.

The Lord always keeps his promises;
    he is gracious in all he does.^[a]
14 The Lord helps the fallen
    and lifts those bent beneath their loads.