Psalms 146

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1 Prayse the euerlastyng. Prayse the Lorde, O my soule: 2 whyle I lyue will I prayse the Lorde: yea, as longe as I haue any beyng, I will sing prayses vnto my God. 3 O put not your trust in prynces, nor in any chylde of man, for there is no helpe in them. 4 For when the breath of man goeth forth, he shall turne agayne to his earth, and so all hys thoughtes perysh. 5 Blessed is he that hath the God of Iacob for his helpe, and whose hope is in the Lord hys God. 6 Which made heauen and earth, the sea, & all that therin is, which kepeth hys promise for euer. 7 Which helpeth them to righte that suffre wrong, which fedeth the hongry. The Lord louseth men out of pryson, 8 the Lord geueth sight to the blynde. The Lorde helpeth them vp that are fallen, the Lord loueth the righteous. 9 The Lorde careth for the straungers, he defendeth the fatherlesse and wydow: as for the way of the vngodly, he turneth it vpside doune. 10 The Lord thy God, O Syon, is kyng for euermore, & thorow out all generacions. Prayse the euerlastynge.

What Is This Chapter About?

Theme: Trusting in God's Sovereignty

Psalms 146 is a call to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, rather than in human leaders or earthly powers. The chapter emphasizes God's character as a helper of the oppressed, a healer of the brokenhearted, and a lover of righteousness. By trusting in God, believers can find true hope and security in a world filled with uncertainty and injustice.

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Psalms 146:5 "Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God"

This verse is central to the chapter because it highlights the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and provision. The psalmist emphasizes that those who trust in God are blessed, because they have a rock-solid foundation for their hope and security. This verse sets the tone for the rest of the chapter, which contrasts the limitations of human leaders with the power and faithfulness of God.

Key Words in Psalms 146

"the Lord"

The psalmist uses this phrase to emphasize God's sovereignty and provision, highlighting His power and faithfulness as the ultimate source of hope and security.

"the oppressed"

The psalmist describes God's care for the oppressed, highlighting His justice and compassion for those who are marginalized and vulnerable.

"the blind"

The psalmist uses this phrase to describe those who are spiritually blind, emphasizing God's power to give sight to those who are lost and without hope.

"the righteous"

The psalmist describes God's love for the righteous, highlighting His commitment to justice and righteousness in all that He does.

Christ in This Chapter

While Psalms 146 does not explicitly mention Christ, it points to the character and work of God, which is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. As the ultimate expression of God's sovereignty and provision, Christ is the one who executes justice for the oppressed, heals the brokenhearted, and loves the righteous. In (Psalms 146:7-8), the psalmist describes God's care for the oppressed and the blind, which is fulfilled in Christ's ministry to the marginalized and the outcast. By trusting in Christ, believers can find true hope and security in a world filled with uncertainty and injustice. (John 14:6 · Hebrews 4:15)

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