Psalms - Chapter 146

Psalms 146.1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. Psalms 146.2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. Psalms 146.3 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help. Psalms 146.4 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. Psalms 146.5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: Psalms 146.6 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever: Psalms 146.7 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners: Psalms 146.8 The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: Psalms 146.9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. Psalms 146.10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms : Chapter 146

Psalm 146: A Call to Trust in God

Psalm 146 opens the last five psalms of praise, a true invitation to celebrate the greatness of God. Why does the psalmist urge us to trust only in God? This vibrant hymn contrasts the fragility of human leadership with the eternal faithfulness of our Creator.

Main Themes of the Psalm

This psalm explores essential themes such as social justice, divine healing, and God's care for the most vulnerable. Psalm 146 thus presents a holistic vision of God's goodness at work in the world.

Scripture Meditation

Meditate with us on five biblical passages that amplify the call to absolute trust in God, expressed in this uplifting psalm:

Jeremiah 17:7

"But blessed is the man whose trust is in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him." This verse echoes the theme of Psalm 146:3-5, which warns against trusting in princes and exalts trust in God.

Luke 4:18

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed." Jesus quotes Isaiah, reflecting the themes of Psalm 146:7-8 about God freeing the captives and giving sight to the blind.

James 1:27

"The religion that God, our Father, accepts as pure and undefiled is this: to care for orphans and widows in their difficulties and not to be corrupted by the world." This verse reflects God's concern for orphans and widows mentioned in Psalm 146:9.

Revelation 11:15

"The seventh angel sounded, and there were loud voices in heaven saying, 'The kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and it shall reign forever and ever." This passage celebrates God's eternal reign, echoing the theme of Psalm 146:10.

Acts 14:15

"Sirs, why are you doing this? We are also human like you. We bring you good news, telling you to turn away from these futile things and turn to the living God, who created the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them." Paul and Barnabas describe God as the creator of all things, reflecting the Psalm 146:6.

In conclusion, may these passages encourage us to place our trust in God, who is our refuge and our strength, always present in our moments of vulnerability.