Psalm 146:4-9

Contemporary English Version

⁴Once they die and are buried,
that will be the end
of all their plans.

⁵The Lord God of Jacob blesses
everyone who trusts him
    and depends on him.
⁶^(A) God made heaven and earth;
he created the sea
    and everything else.
God always keeps his word.
⁷He gives justice to the poor
    and food to the hungry.

The Lord sets prisoners free
⁸    and heals blind eyes.
He gives a helping hand
    to everyone who falls.
The Lord loves good people
⁹    and looks after strangers.
He defends the rights
of orphans and widows,
    but destroys the wicked.