Psalms 146:7 kjv — Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners:

King James Version

"Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners:"

— Psalms 146:7, King James Version

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Psalms 146 — Context

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His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

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Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God:

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Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:

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Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners:

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The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous:

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

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The Lord shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the Lord.

Psalms 146:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 146:7 say?
Psalms 146:7 in the King James Version reads: “Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners:”
Where is Psalms 146:7 in the Bible?
Psalms 146:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 146, verse 7.
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 146:7.
What translation should I read Psalms 146:7 in?
Psalms 146:7 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 146:7?
Psalms 146:7 reads (KJV): “Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The Lord looseth the prisoners:” 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.
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