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But all the wicked, He will destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/145.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh keeps all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/145.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD keeps all who love Him, But all the wicked He will destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/145.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD guards all those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/145.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD guards all those who love Him, but He destroys all the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/145.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/145.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You take care of everyone who loves you, but you destroy the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/145.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD preserveth all them that love him; but all the wicked will he destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/145.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD protects everyone who loves him, but he will destroy all wicked people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/145.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He protects everyone who loves him, but he will destroy the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/145.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD preserves everyone who loves him, but he will destroy all of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/145.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/145.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD protects those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/145.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD preserves all those who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/145.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/145.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh preserves all those who love him, but he will destroy all the wicked. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/145.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH preserves all those loving Him, "" And He destroys all the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/145.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah preserveth all those loving Him, And all the wicked He destroyeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/145.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah watches all loving him, and all the unjust he will destroy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/145.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord keepeth all them that love him; but all the wicked he will destroy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/145.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 144:20>The Lord watches over all who love him. And he will destroy all sinners.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/145.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he destroys. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/145.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/145.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD preserves all who love him; but all the wicked he will destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/145.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH keeps all his worshipers and all the evil ones he destroys.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/145.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD preserveth all them that love Him; But all the wicked will He destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/145.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord preserves all that love him: but all sinners he will utterly destroy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/145-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=18014" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/145.htm">I Will Exalt You, My God and King</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: šō·w·mêr (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">preserves</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ’ō·hă·ḇāw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">who love Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: hā·rə·šā·‘îm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/8045.htm" title="8045: yaš·mîḏ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To be exterminated or destroyed. A primitive root; to desolate.">He will destroy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/30-19.htm">Deuteronomy 30:19-20</a></span><br />I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you today that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing. Therefore choose life, so that you and your descendants may live, / and that you may love the LORD your God, obey Him, and hold fast to Him. For He is your life, and He will prolong your life in the land that the LORD swore to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Psalm 37:28</a></span><br />For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Psalm 97:10</a></span><br />Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-8.htm">Proverbs 2:8</a></span><br />to guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-29</a></span><br />My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a></span><br />For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, / neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a></span><br />who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">1 Peter 3:12</a></span><br />For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Revelation 3:10</a></span><br />Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD preserves all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.</p><p class="hdg">preserveth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Psalm 31:23</a></b></br> O love the LORD, all ye his saints: <i>for</i> the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-28.htm">Psalm 37:28</a></b></br> For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Psalm 97:10</a></b></br> Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.</p><p class="hdg">all the wicked</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a></b></br> For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-17.htm">Psalm 9:17</a></b></br> The wicked shall be turned into hell, <i>and</i> all the nations that forget God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a></b></br> Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/psalms/144-6.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/psalms/119-139.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/psalms/144-6.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/121-4.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/psalms/138-2.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/119-50.htm">Preserves</a> <a href="/psalms/121-8.htm">Preserveth</a> <a href="/psalms/141-10.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Watches</a> <a href="/psalms/141-10.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/145-19.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/3-25.htm">Danger</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-32.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/146-6.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/psalms/146-6.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-22.htm">Love</a> <a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Preserves</a> <a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Preserveth</a> <a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Watches</a> <a href="/psalms/146-9.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 145</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">David praises God for his fame</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-8.htm">For his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-11.htm">For his kingdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-14.htm">For his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/145-17.htm">For his justice, holiness, and savings mercy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The concept of divine preservation is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7-8</a>, where God is described as the keeper of His people. The Hebrew word for "preserves" can also mean to guard or watch over, indicating an active, ongoing protection. This aligns with the covenant relationship God has with His people, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/7-9.htm">Deuteronomy 7:9</a>, where God is faithful to those who love Him and keep His commandments. The love for God is not merely emotional but involves obedience and reverence, as highlighted in <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>, where Jesus states, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." This phrase also reflects the personal relationship between God and believers, akin to a shepherd caring for his sheep, as depicted in <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>.<p><b>but all the wicked He will destroy</b><br>This part of the verse contrasts the fate of the wicked with that of those who love God. The term "wicked" in biblical context often refers to those who live in opposition to God's laws and righteousness. The destruction of the wicked is a theme found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/psalms/1-6.htm">Psalm 1:6</a>, which states that the way of the wicked will perish. This destruction is not merely physical but can also imply spiritual separation from God, as seen in <a href="/matthew/25-41.htm">Matthew 25:41</a>, where Jesus speaks of eternal separation for those who do not follow Him. The idea of divine justice is central here, where God's holiness necessitates the judgment of sin. This phrase also serves as a warning and a call to repentance, echoing the prophetic messages found in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, where the call to turn from wickedness is prevalent. The ultimate fulfillment of this justice is seen in the eschatological visions of Revelation, where the final judgment is depicted.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_love_him.htm">Those who love Him</a></b><br>Refers to the faithful followers of God who demonstrate their love through obedience and reverence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The wicked</a></b><br>Those who live in opposition to God's will and righteousness, often characterized by sinful behavior and rebellion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithful_preservation.htm">God's Faithful Preservation</a></b><br>God actively preserves and protects those who love Him. This preservation is not just physical but also spiritual, ensuring eternal security for believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_love_for_god.htm">The Nature of Love for God</a></b><br>Loving God is more than an emotional feeling; it involves a commitment to His commandments and a lifestyle that reflects His character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequence_of_wickedness.htm">The Consequence of Wickedness</a></b><br>The destruction of the wicked serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of living in opposition to God. It calls for self-examination and repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_justice.htm">The Assurance of God's Justice</a></b><br>God's justice is perfect and assured. While the wicked may seem to prosper temporarily, their ultimate end is destruction unless they turn to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_for_the_faithful.htm">Encouragement for the Faithful</a></b><br>Believers can find encouragement in knowing that their love for God is not in vain. God sees, knows, and rewards those who are faithful to Him.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/145.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">Preserveth . . . destroy.--</span>Notice this recurrent thought, that the guardianship of the good implies the destruction of the wicked.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/145.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord preserveth all them that love him</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Psalm 31:23</a>; <a href="/psalms/97-10.htm">Psalm 97:10</a>). <span class="cmt_word">But all the wicked will he destroy</span>. The "severity" of God is always set against his "goodness" in Holy Scripture, lest men should misunderstand, and think to obtain salvation though they continue in wickedness (see <a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6, 7</a>; <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Romans 2:2-11</a>; <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Romans 11:22</a>, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/145-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">preserves</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוֹמֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(šō·w·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who love Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹהֲבָ֑יו</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·hă·ḇāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have affection f</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> </span><span class="str2">Untranslatable mark of the accusative case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">הָרְשָׁעִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will destroy.</span><br /><span class="heb">יַשְׁמִֽיד׃</span> <span class="translit">(yaš·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8045.htm">Strong's 8045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be exterminated or destroyed</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/145-20.htm">Psalm 145:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/145-20.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 145:20 Yahweh preserves all those who love him (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/145-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 145:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 145:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/145-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 145:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 145:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>