145:17 The Lord is just in all his actions, 1
and exhibits love in all he does. 2
145:18 The Lord is near all who cry out to him,
all who cry out to him sincerely. 3
145:19 He satisfies the desire 4 of his loyal followers; 5
he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
145:20 The Lord protects those who love him,
but he destroys all the wicked.
145:21 My mouth will praise the Lord. 6
Let all who live 7 praise his holy name forever!
1 tn Heb “in all his ways.”
2 tn Heb “and [is] loving in all his deeds.”
3 tn Heb “in truth.”
4 tn In this context “desire” refers to the followers’ desire to be delivered from wicked enemies.
5 tn Heb “the desire of those who fear him, he does.”
6 tn Heb “the praise of the
7 tn Heb “all flesh.”