Psalm 146
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 146 warns against placing final hope in mortal rulers whose plans die with them. Enduring help instead creates justice, food, freedom, sight, welcome, protection, and support for society's vulnerable people.
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1Alleluia, a Psalm of Aggæus and Zacharias. Praise ye the Lord: for psalmody is a good thing; let praise be sweetly sung to our God.
2The Lord builds up Jerusalem; and he will gather together the dispersed of Israel.
3He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds.
4He numbers the multitudes of stars; and calls them all by names.
5Great is our Lord, and great is his strength; and his understanding is infinite.
6The Lord lifts up the meek; but brings sinners down to the ground.
7Begin the song with thanksgiving to the Lord; sing praises on the harp to our God:
8who covers the heaven with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who causes grass to spring up on the mountains, [ and green herb for the service of men;]
9and gives to cattle their food, and to the young ravens that call upon him.
10He will not take pleasure in the strength of a horse; neither is he well-pleased with the legs of a man.
11The Lord takes pleasure in them that fear him, and in all that hope in his mercy.
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