Psalm 146:7-9

Contemporary English Version

⁷He gives justice to the poor
and food to the hungry.

The Lord sets prisoners free
⁸    and heals blind eyes.
He gives a helping hand
    to everyone who falls.
The Lord loves good people
⁹    and looks after strangers.
He defends the rights
of orphans and widows,
    but destroys the wicked.

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Psalm 146:7-9

New International Version

⁷He upholds^(A) the cause of the oppressed^(B)
    and gives food to the hungry.^(C)
The Lord sets prisoners free,^(D)
⁸    the Lord gives sight^(E) to the blind,^(F)
the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down,^(G)
    the Lord loves the righteous.^(H)
⁹The Lord watches over the foreigner^(I)
    and sustains the fatherless^(J) and the widow,^(K)
    but he frustrates the ways of the wicked.