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Psalm 146:6-8
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 146:6-8
New Catholic Bible
6 the Maker of heaven and earth,[a]
the sea, and everything in them—
the one who keeps faith forever.
7 He grants justice to the oppressed[b]
and gives bread to the hungry.
The Lord releases prisoners
8 and opens the eyes of those who cannot see.[c]
The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down;
the Lord loves the righteous.
Footnotes
- Psalm 146:6 The Lord is faithful, using his power to control creation, including the unruly sea, and to bless his creatures (see Ps 107:8f) with his kindness (see note on Ps 6:5). Maker of heaven and earth: see Pss 121:2 and note; 124:8; Ex 20:11; Jer 32:17; Acts 14:15.
- Psalm 146:7 He grants justice to the oppressed: see Ps 103:6; Deut 7:9. The Lord releases prisoners: see Ps 68:7; Isa 49:9; 61:1.
- Psalm 146:8 Opens the eyes of those who cannot see: see Isa 35:5; Bar 6:36; Mt 9:30; Jn 9:1ff; Acts 26:18. Lifts up those . . . bowed down: see Ps 145:14; Lk 13:12.
Psalm 146:6-8
New International Version
Psalm 146:6-8
New International Version
6 He is the Maker of heaven(A) and earth,
the sea, and everything in them—
he remains faithful(B) forever.
7 He upholds(C) the cause of the oppressed(D)
and gives food to the hungry.(E)
The Lord sets prisoners free,(F)
8 the Lord gives sight(G) to the blind,(H)
the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,(I)
the Lord loves the righteous.(J)
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