Psalms 146
1Praise the Lord.Praise the Lord, my soul. 2I will praise the Lord all my life;I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. 3Do not put your trust in princes,in human beings, who cannot save. 4When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;on that very day their plans come to nothing. 5Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob,whose hope is in the Lord their God. 6He is the Maker of heaven and earth,the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever. 7He upholds the cause of the oppressedand gives food to the hungry.The Lord sets prisoners free, 8the Lord gives sight to the blind,the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,the Lord loves the righteous. 9The Lord watches over the foreignerand sustains the fatherless and the widow,but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. 10The Lord reigns forever,your God, O Zion, for all generations.Praise the Lord.
Study Context for Psalms 146
As you study Psalms 146, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Worship, Lament, Praise. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Psalms 146 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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