Psalms 146:9 asv — Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside d…

American Standard Version

"Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. "

— Psalms 146:9, American Standard Version

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Psalms 146 — Context

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Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that in them is; Who keepeth truth for ever;

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Who executeth justice for the oppressed; Who giveth food to the hungry. Jehovah looseth the prisoners;

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Jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind; Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down; Jehovah loveth the righteous;

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Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.

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Jehovah will reign for ever, Thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye Jehovah.

Psalms 146:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 146:9 say?
Psalms 146:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. ”
Where is Psalms 146:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 146:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 146, verse 9.
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 146:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 146:9 in?
Psalms 146:9 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 146:9?
Psalms 146:9 reads (ASV): “Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. ” 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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