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the one who made heaven and earth,
the sea, and all that is in them,
who remains forever faithful,[a]
vindicates the oppressed,[b]
and gives food to the hungry.
The Lord releases the imprisoned.
The Lord gives sight to the blind.
The Lord lifts up all who are bent over.[c]
The Lord loves the godly.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 146:6 tn Heb “the one who guards faithfulness forever.”
  2. Psalm 146:7 tn Heb “executes justice for the oppressed.”
  3. Psalm 146:8 tn Perhaps “discouraged” (see Ps 57:6).

He is the Maker of heaven(A) and earth,
    the sea, and everything in them—
    he remains faithful(B) forever.
He upholds(C) the cause of the oppressed(D)
    and gives food to the hungry.(E)
The Lord sets prisoners free,(F)
    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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