Revised Webster's Bible
Psalms 103:6
6The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
Psalms 103:6 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.
- New International Version (NIV)The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The Lord works righteousness and justice for all who are oppressed.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.
Context of Psalms 103:6
4Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 5Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle’s. The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 7He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the children of Israel. 8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in mercy.
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עֹשֵׂ֣ה צְדָק֣וֹת יְהוָ֑ה וּ֝מִשְׁפָּטִ֗ים לְכָל־עֲשׁוּקִֽים׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 103:6
- Psalms 9:9The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
- Psalms 10:14Thou hast seen it ; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to repay it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself to thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.
- Psalms 12:5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
- Psalms 72:4He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
- Psalms 109:31For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.
- Psalms 146:7Who executeth judgment for the oppressed: who giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:
- Deuteronomy 24:14Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he is of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:
- Job 27:13This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty.
- Proverbs 14:31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
- Proverbs 22:22Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
- Proverbs 23:10Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
- Isaiah 14:4That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
- Isaiah 58:6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
- Jeremiah 7:6If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your harm:
- Ezekiel 22:7In thee have they set light by father and mother: in the midst of thee have they dealt by oppression with the stranger: in thee have they oppressed the fatherless and the widow.
- Micah 2:1Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
Commentaries on Psalms 103:6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6The Lord executeth - This shall be done because the Lord will avenge his elect who have cried unto him day and night for his deliverance: "He is slow to anger;" but he will punish. "He is plenteous in mercy," and he will save. The persevering sinner shall be destroyed; the humble penitent shall be saved.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment - That is, “justice.” He sees that justice is done to the oppressed. He is on their side. His law, his commands, his judicial decisions, his providential interpositions, are in their favor. This does not mean that it will he done at once; or that there will never be any delay; or that they may not suffer even for a long time - for this occurs in fact; but the meaning is, that God has their true interest at…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-14Verses 6-14 Truly God is good to all: he is in a special manner good to Israel. He has revealed himself and his grace to them. By his ways we may understand his precepts, the ways he requires us to walk in; and his promises and purposes. He always has been full of compassion. How unlike are those to God, who take every occasion to chide, and never know when to cease! What would become of us, if God should deal so with us? The Scripture says a great deal…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-6The psalmist offers praise for the Lord’s goodness.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. Literally, "righteousness and judgments," denoting various acts of God's government.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 103
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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