Psalm 145:1-7

Psalm 145This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which (including verse 13b) begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. 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 and extol your name for ever and ever.

3Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom.

4One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts.

5They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works. Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); Masoretic Text On the glorious splendor of your majesty / and on your wonderful works I will meditate

6They tell of the power of your awesome works— and I will proclaim your great deeds.

7They celebrate your abundant goodness and joyfully sing of your righteousness.