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Psalms 145:1-21 MSG
[1] I lift you high in praise, my God, O my King! and I’ll bless your name into eternity. [2] I’ll bless you every day, and keep it up from now to eternity. [3] God is magnificent; he can never be praised enough. There are no boundaries to his greatness. [4] Generation after generation stands in awe of your work; each one tells stories of your mighty acts. [5] Your beauty and splendor have everyone talking; I compose songs on your wonders. [6] Your marvelous doings are headline news; I could write a book full of the details of your greatness. [7] The fame of your goodness spreads across the country; your righteousness is on everyone’s lips. [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!

