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Psalms 145:20

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 145:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.
Psalms 145:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 145

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17Jehovah is righteous in all his ways, And gracious in all his works.
18Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon him, To all that call upon him in truth.
19He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.
20Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.
21My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever. Psalm 146
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Those who fear Him (Psa 145:19) are those who are here said to love Him.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The Lord preserveth all them that love him - He keeps them; watches over them; defends them; makes them the object of his care. See Psalms 31:20, note, Psalms 31:23, note; Psalms 97:10, note. But all the wicked will he destroy - All that are found ultimately to be wicked; all that on the final trial deserve to be classed with the wicked. See Psalms 9:17, note; Psalms 11:6, note; Matthew 25:46, note. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“145:20 The Lord cares for those who love him and fear him. God-fearers love the Lord and find refuge in him (5:11); they seek him as their only true Savior (40:16; 70:4). They will experience a grand future (69:36), as well as God’s peace (119:165).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“preserveth: Psa 31:23, Psa 37:28, Psa 97:10; Exo 20:6; Joh 10:27-29; Rom 8:28-30; Jam 2:5; Pe1 1:5-8 all the wicked: Psa 1:6, Psa 9:17; Mat 25:41 Psalms 145:21”
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