Lesson: Psalm 145 (Inclusive Bible):
I will extol you, my God, my Ruler,
and I will bless your Name forever and ever!
Every day will I bless you,
and I will praise your Name forever and ever!
Great you are, YHWH, and greatly to be praised;
your greatness is unfathomable.
Generation after generation praises your works
and proclaims your mighty deeds;
they’ll speak of the splendor of your glorious majesty,
and I will meditate on your wondrous acts.
They’ll discourse of the power of your awesome deeds,
and I will declare your greatness.
They’ll celebrate the fame of your abundant goodness,
and I will joyfully sing of your justice.
YHWH, you are gracious and compassionate,
slow to anger and rich in love.
YHWH, you are good to all
and compassionate toward all your creatures.
All your creatures will praise you, YHWH,
and your holy people will bless you.
They will tell of the glory of your reign
and speak of your strength.
You make known to all humankind your mighty acts
and the glorious splendor of your reign.
Your reign is a reign for all the ages,
and your dominion endures from generation to generation.
You lift up those who are falling
and raise up those who are oppressed.
The eyes of all look to you in hope,
and you give them their food in due season.
Your open your hand
and satisfy the desire of every living thing.
YHWH, you are just in all your ways
and loving toward all that you have created.
You are near to all who call upon you,
all who call upon you in truth.
You fulfill the desires of those who revere you;
you hear their cry and save them.
You watch over all who love you, YHWH,
but you’ll destroy all who are corrupt.
My mouth will speak your praise, YHWH,
and may all creation bless your holy Name
forever and ever!