Barnes' Notes on Psalms 146:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Which executeth judgment for the oppressed - This is the third reason why the lot of those is a happy one who trust in God. It is because he has power to pronounce and execute a right judgment or sentence in regard to the oppressed and the wronged, and because it is characteristic of his nature that he does thus execute judgment. See the notes at Psalms 103:6 : “The Lord executeth right. eousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.” Which giveth food to the hungry - See the notes at Psalms 107:9 : “For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.” This is the fourth reason why they who confide in God are happy. Compare Luke 1:53 : “He hath filled the hungry with good things.” The Lord looseth the prisoners - This is the fifth reason why they who trust in the Lord are “happy.” Compare the notes at Psalms 68:6 : “He bringeth out those which are bound with chains.” See also the notes at Psalms 107:10 : “Being bound in affliction and iron.” Compare Job 36:8-9. return to 'Top of Page'

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