Psalms 146:9

“The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.”

"The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down." - Psalms 146:9
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What does Psalms 146:9 mean?

Psalms 146:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down." This verse is part of a larger psalm that is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving to God for his…

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The Divine Guardian: God's Heart for the Vulnerable

As we gaze upon the words of Psalm 146:9, we encounter a profound declaration of God's character and His unwavering commitment to care for the vulnerable amongst us: "The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth…

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A Prayer for Divine Preservation and Compassion

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts filled with both gratitude and reverence, as we reflect upon Your Word, particularly Psalm 146:9, which reminds us of Your unwavering commitment to protect and uplift those in need. "The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth…

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Psalms 146:9 - "The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down."
"Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul." - Psalms 146:1
Psalms 146:7 - "Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:"
Psalms 146:1 - "Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul."
Psalms 146:8 - "The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:"
Psalms 146:3 - "Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help."
Psalms 119:146 - "I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies."
Psalms 146:6 - "Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:"
Psalms 146:5 - "Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:"
"The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:" - Psalms 146:8
"The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD." - Psalms 146:10
Psalms 146:10 - "The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD."
"His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish." - Psalms 146:4
Psalms 146:2 - "While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being."
"Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:" - Psalms 146:6
"I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies." - Psalms 119:146
"Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help." - Psalms 146:3
"Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:" - Psalms 146:5
Psalms 107:9
"Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:" - Psalms 146:7
"Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:" - Psalms 146:5
"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble." - Psalms 9:9
"While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being." - Psalms 146:2
"Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:" - Psalms 148:9
Psalms 59:9 - "Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence."
Psalms 9:14 - "That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation."
Psalms 9:5 - "Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever."
Psalms 107:9
Psalms 9:9 - "The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble."