Psalm 145:5-17 The Message (MSG)

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 suffused with grace.

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.

Psalm 145