Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 146:9
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The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
About Psalms 146:9
Few verses address What the Bible Says About Refugees, Widows and Orphans in the Bible, and Widows in the Bible as directly as Psalms 146:9. This Old Testament passage from the poetry of Psalms has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Leviticus 19:34
“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.”
- Deuteronomy 10:19
“Love ye therefore the stranger: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
- Exodus 22:21
“Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
- Matthew 25:35
“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”
- Hebrews 13:2
“Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
How to Apply Psalms 146:9
Pray through Psalms 146:9 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of What the Bible Says About Refugees. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.