Psalms 145:19-21

145:19 He satisfies the desire ¹  of his loyal followers; ² 

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. ³ 

Let all who live ⁴  praise his holy name forever!

[145:19]  ¹ tn In this context “desire” refers to the followers’ desire to be delivered from wicked enemies.

[145:19]  ² tn Heb “the desire of those who fear him, he does.”

[145:21]  ³ tn Heb “the praise of the Lord my mouth will speak.”

[145:21]  ⁴ tn Heb “all flesh.”