145:8 The Lord is merciful and compassionate;
he is patient 1 and demonstrates great loyal love. 2
145:9 The Lord is good to all,
and has compassion on all he has made. 3
145:10 All he has made will give thanks to the Lord.
Your loyal followers will praise you.
145:11 They will proclaim the splendor of your kingdom;
they will tell about your power,
145:12 so that mankind 4 might acknowledge your mighty acts,
and the majestic splendor of your kingdom.
145:13 Your kingdom is an eternal kingdom, 5
and your dominion endures through all generations.
1 tn Heb “slow to anger” (see Pss 86:15; 103:8).
2 tn Heb “and great of loyal love” (see Pss 86:15; 103:8).
3 tn Heb “and his compassion is over all his works.”
5 tn Heb “the sons of man.”
7 tn Heb “a kingdom of all ages.”