(Verses from Psalm 145 The Passion Translation)
3 Lord, you are great and worthy of the highest praise!
For there is no end to the discovery
of the greatness that surrounds you.
8 You’re kind and tenderhearted to those who don’t deserve it
and very patient with people who fail you.
Your love is like a flooding river overflowing its banks with kindness.
13 You are the Lord who reigns over your never-ending kingdom through all the ages of time and eternity!
You are faithful to fulfill every promise you’ve made.
You manifest yourself as kindness in all you do.
14 Weak and feeble ones you will sustain.
Those bent over with burdens of shame you will lift up.
15 You have captured our attention
and the eyes of all look to you.
You give what they hunger for at just the right time.
16 When you open your generous hand, it’s full of blessings,
satisfying the longings of every living thing.
17 You are fair and righteous in everything you do,
and your love is wrapped into all your works.
18 You draw near to those who call out to you,
listening closely, especially when their hearts are true.
19 Every godly one receives
even more than what they ask for.
For you hear what their hearts really long for,
and you bring them your saving strength.
21 I will praise you, Lord!
Let everyone everywhere join me in praising
the beautiful Lord of holiness from now through eternity!