Psalms 145:20
Psalms 145:20 in Multiple Translations
The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.
The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.
The Lord will keep all his worshippers from danger; but he will send destruction on all sinners.
The Lord takes care of all those who love him, but he will destroy all those who are wicked.
The Lord preserueth all them that loue him: but he will destroy all the wicked.
Jehovah preserveth all those loving Him, And all the wicked He destroyeth.
The LORD preserves all those who love him, but he will destroy all the wicked.
The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
Yahweh protects all those who love him, but he will get rid of all the wicked people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 145:20
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Psalms 145:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שׁוֹמֵ֣ר
יְ֭הוָה
אֶת
כָּל
אֹהֲבָ֑י/ו
וְ/אֵ֖ת
כָּל
הָ/רְשָׁעִ֣ים
יַשְׁמִֽיד
שׁוֹמֵ֣ר
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אֹהֲבָ֑י/ו
ʼâhab
H157
to love
V-Qal | Suff
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הָ/רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
wicked
Art | Adj
יַשְׁמִֽיד
shâmad
H8045
to destroy
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 145:20
שׁוֹמֵ֣ר
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
יְ֭הוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֹהֲבָ֑י/ו
ʼâhab
H157
"to love"
V-Qal | Suff
To love means to have affection for someone or something, including family, romance, or God. It can also describe being a friend or having appetite for things like food or wisdom.
Definition: : lover 1) to love 1a) (Qal) 1a1) human love for another, includes family, and sexual 1a2) human appetite for objects such as food, drink, sleep, wisdom 1a3) human love for or to God 1a4) act of being a friend 1a4a) lover (participle) 1a4b) friend (participle) 1a5) God's love toward man 1a5a) to individual men 1a5b) to people Israel 1a5c) to righteousness 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) lovely (participle) 1b2) loveable (participle) 1c) (Piel) 1c1) friends 1c2) lovers (fig. of adulterers) 2) to like Also means: a.hav (אָהֵב ": friend" H0157H)
Usage: Occurs in 195 OT verses. KJV: (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend. See also: Genesis 22:2; Psalms 116:1; Psalms 4:3.
וְ/אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הָ/רְשָׁעִ֣ים
râshâʻ
H7563
"wicked"
Art | Adj
This word describes someone who is morally wrong, a bad person who is guilty of crime or sin against God or others. It is used to describe the wicked in biblical stories, such as in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) wicked, criminal 1a) guilty one, one guilty of crime (subst) 1b) wicked (hostile to God) 1c) wicked, guilty of sin (against God or man)
Usage: Occurs in 248 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong. See also: Genesis 18:23; Psalms 101:8; Psalms 1:1.
יַשְׁמִֽיד
shâmad
H8045
"to destroy"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.
Study Notes — Psalms 145:20
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- Context
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- Psalms 145:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:20
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:20
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:20
- Sermons on Psalms 145:20
Context — I Will Exalt You, My God and King
18The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
20The LORD preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy.
21My mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 20:6 | but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and keep My commandments. |
| 2 | John 10:27–29 | 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. |
| 3 | Romans 8:28–30 | And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. |
| 4 | Psalms 97:10 | Hate evil, O you who love the LORD! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked. |
| 5 | Psalms 31:23 | Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant. |
| 6 | Psalms 1:6 | For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. |
| 7 | Psalms 9:5 | You have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever. |
| 8 | Psalms 9:17 | The wicked will return to Sheol— all the nations who forget God. |
| 9 | James 2:5 | Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? |
| 10 | 1 Peter 1:5–8 | who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, |
Psalms 145:20 Summary
[This verse, Psalms 145:20, tells us that God takes care of and protects those who truly love Him, similar to what is promised in Jeremiah 31:3, where it says He loves us with an everlasting love. On the other hand, those who are wicked and do not love God will face His judgment, as seen in Revelation 20:12-15. This is not because God is unfair, but because He is just and righteous, as stated in Psalm 92:15. By loving and obeying God, we can have confidence in His preservation and care for us, as encouraged in 1 John 3:1-3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD preserves those who love Him?
This means that God protects and keeps safe those who have a genuine love for Him, as seen in Psalms 145:20 and also in Deuteronomy 7:9, which says He keeps His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him.
Who are the wicked that God will destroy?
The wicked are those who reject God's love and refuse to obey Him, as described in Psalms 1:1-6 and Proverbs 10:29, where it is clear that the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
Is this verse saying that God is unfair to the wicked?
No, God is just and fair, as stated in Psalm 119:137, and the destruction of the wicked is a result of their own choices and actions, not an arbitrary decision by God, as seen in Romans 1:18-32.
How can we be sure we are among those who love God and will be preserved?
We can be sure by examining our hearts and actions, as in 1 John 4:19-21, where it says we love because He first loved us, and by ensuring we are living according to God's commands and teachings, as Jesus taught in John 14:15.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my love for God today, and how can I trust in His preservation?
- How does the promise of God's preservation for those who love Him affect my daily life and decisions?
- In what ways can I show love and compassion to those around me, reflecting God's love for all people, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40?
- What does it mean for me to fear God, as mentioned in the surrounding verses, and how does this fear lead to a deeper love for Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 145:20
The Lord preserveth all them that love him,.... All do not love Christ, none but those that are born again, and believe in him: love to Christ is a fruit of the Spirit, and accompanies faith in him;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 145:20
The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy. The Lord preserveth all them that love him.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 145:20
Frequently in this world, but infallibly in the next.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 145:20
Psalms 145:20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.Ver. 20. The Lord preserveth all them that love him] See Psalms 91:14-16. But all the wicked] That love not God, but their base lusts.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 145:20
(20) Preserveth . . . destroy.—Notice this recurrent thought, that the guardianship of the good implies the destruction of the wicked.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 145:20
Verse 20. The Lord preserveth] He is the keeper of all them that love him. But all the wicked will he destroy.] They call not upon him; they fight against him, and he will confound and destroy them. There is something curious in the שומר shomer, the keeper or guardian of the pious; he is שמיד shamid, the destroyer of the wicked. The first word implies he is continually keeping them; the second, that he causes the others to be destroyed.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 145:20
20. all the wicked will he destroy] See note on Psalms 143:12. The victory of good must ultimately involve the defeat and destruction of evil.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 145:20
The Lord preserveth all them that love him - He keeps them; watches over them; defends them; makes them the object of his care. See Psalms 31:20, note, Psalms 31:23, note; Psalms 97:10, note.
Sermons on Psalms 145:20
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(Godly Home) Part 28 - the Overtaking Blessings on the Second Generation by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to join the congregation and share in their spiritual growth. He emphasizes the importance of parents reaching f |
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8 Reasons to Be Committed to God's Word by Don Allen | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the fast-paced and distracted nature of the current generation, with the presence of technology like cell phones and personal computers. The s |
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One Thing I Do by Vincent G. Artese | In this sermon, titled "One Thing I Do," the preacher begins by referencing Philippians 3:13-14, where the Apostle Paul talks about forgetting the past and pressing forward towards |
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All Satan's Apples Have Worms by John R. Rice | John R. Rice preaches about the consequences of following Satan's deceitful promises, using the story of the prodigal son to illustrate how all of the Devil's apples have worms. He |
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Obedience Brings Blessing by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that obedience to God's commands leads to blessings for both individuals and their descendants, as highlighted in Deuteronomy 12:28. He clarifies that whil |
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The Lord Will Fight for You by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting in God and having faith in Him. He encourages the congregation to look back on their lives and see the many times |
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Another Jesus by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of being invited to speak at a ministry conference without knowing much about it. He emphasizes the importance of coming to Jesus |