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Psalm 145:8

ESV The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
NIV The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.
NASB The Lord is gracious and compassionate; Slow to anger and great in mercy.
CSB The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and great in faithful love.
NLT The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
KJV The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
NKJV The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, Slow to anger and great in mercy.

What does Psalm 145:8 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 145; verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 145:8–13 refers to the Lord's character and kingdom. Because the Lord is gracious, merciful, and good to all, his people will praise Him. Because His kingdom is eternally glorious, His people will speak of its glory and tell the entire world of His power.
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Chapter Summary
David intends to praise the Lord now and forever. Generation after generation will celebrate the amazing things God has done. The psalm praises the Lord for his love and mercy towards mankind. Those who reach out to Him seeking salvation can find it. Because of these attributes, David declares his intent to worship God, calling on every other person to join him.
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