Psalms 145:20 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.”

Psalms 145:20

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

The LORD {is} nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

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Psalms 145:1

"[David's {Psalm} of praise.] I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever."

Psalms 145:2

"Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever."

Psalms 145:3

"Great {is} the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness {is} unsearchable. {and his...: Heb. and of his greatness there is no search}"

Psalms 145:4

"One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts."

Psalms 145:5

"I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. {works: Heb. things, or, words}"

Psalms 145:6

"And {men} shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness. {declare: Heb. declare it}"

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