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Who executes justice for the oppressed; Who gives food to the hungry. Yahweh frees the prisoners.
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God's Heart for the Helpless
Commentators agree that this verse reveals God's fundamental character. He is not a distant deity but one who actively intervenes for the oppressed, the hungry, and the captive. These specific actions—executing justice, providing food, and setting free—are presented as core reasons why believers can confidently place their trust in Him for both physical and spiritual needs.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which executeth judgment for the oppressed - This is the third reason why those who trust in God are happy. It is because He has po…
19th Century
Anglican
Compare Psalms 103:6; Psalms 104:27; Psalms 107:9; Psalms 136:25; Isaiah 55:1.
What follows are f…
Baptist
Souls that are in bondage will never gain freedom until the Lord sets them free.
Oh, that the prisoners of hope, who are here this evening, …
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16th Century
Protestant
Rendering right, etc. He points to other kinds of both the power and goodness of God, which are just so many reasons why we shoul…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which executes judgment for the oppressed All judgment being committed to Christ as Mediator, he executes it on the …
The psalmist encourages us to put confidence in God. We must hope in the providence of God for all we need for this life, and in the grace of God f…
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