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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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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 146:7
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 146:7
19th Century
Bishop
Compare Psalms 103:6; Psalms 104:27; Psalms 107:9; Psalms 136:25; Isaiah 55:1.
What follows are f…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 146:7
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 146:7
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Psalms 146:7
17th Century
Pastor
Which executes judgment for the oppressed
All judgment being committed to Christ as Mediator, he executes it on the …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 146:5–10
17th Century
Minister
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…