NET Bible | New International Version |
1A psalm of praise, by David. I will extol you, my God, O king! I will praise your name continually! | 1A psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. |
2Every day I will praise you! I will praise your name continually! | 2Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. |
3The LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise! No one can fathom his greatness! | 3Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. |
4One generation will praise your deeds to another, and tell about your mighty acts! | 4One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. |
5I will focus on your honor and majestic splendor, and your amazing deeds! | 5They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty-- and I will meditate on your wonderful works. |
6They will proclaim the power of your awesome acts! I will declare your great deeds! | 6They tell of the power of your awesome works-- and I will proclaim your great deeds. |
7They will talk about the fame of your great kindness, and sing about your justice. | 7They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness. |
8The LORD is merciful and compassionate; he is patient and demonstrates great loyal love. | 8The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. |
9The LORD is good to all, and has compassion on all he has made. | 9The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made. |
10All he has made will give thanks to the LORD. Your loyal followers will praise you. | 10All your works praise you, LORD; your faithful people extol you. |
11They will proclaim the splendor of your kingdom; they will tell about your power, | 11They tell of the glory of your kingdom and speak of your might, |
12so that mankind might acknowledge your mighty acts, and the majestic splendor of your kingdom. | 12so that all people may know of your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. |
13Your kingdom is an eternal kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. | 13Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does. |
14The LORD supports all who fall, and lifts up all who are bent over. | 14The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down. |
15Everything looks to you in anticipation, and you provide them with food on a regular basis. | 15The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. |
16You open your hand, and fill every living thing with the food they desire. | 16You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. |
17The LORD is just in all his actions, and exhibits love in all he does. | 17The LORD is righteous in all his ways and faithful in all he does. |
18The LORD is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely. | 18The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. |
19He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them. | 19He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. |
20The LORD protects those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked. | 20The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. |
21My mouth will praise the LORD. Let all who live praise his holy name forever! | 21My mouth will speak in praise of the LORD. Let every creature praise his holy name for ever and ever. |
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