Psalm 146
The God of Compassion
1Hallelujah!
My soul, praise the Lord.146:1 Ps 103:1
2I will praise the Lord all my life;
3Do not trust in nobles,
4When his breath146:4 Or spirit leaves him,
he returns to the ground;
5Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob,
6the Maker of heaven and earth,
He remains faithful forever,146:6 Ps 117:2
7executing justice for the exploited
The Lord frees prisoners.146:7 Is 61:1
The Lord loves the righteous.146:8 Ps 11:7
9The Lord protects resident aliens
and helps the fatherless and the widow,146:9 Ex 22:22–23; Dt 10:18
but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.146:9 Ps 147:6
10The Lord reigns forever;
Hallelujah!
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