The LORD is just in all his actions, and exhibits love in all he does.
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The LORD is near all who cry out to him, all who cry out to him sincerely.
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He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
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The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked.
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My mouth will praise the LORD. Let all who live praise his holy name forever!
Psalms 145:20 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 145:20 say?
Psalms 145:20 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked.”
Where is Psalms 145:20 in the Bible?
Psalms 145:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 145, verse 20.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 145:20.
What translation should I read Psalms 145:20 in?
Psalms 145:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 145:20?
Psalms 145:20 reads (NET): “The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.