Psalms 145:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD protects all those who love him, but he will destroy all the wicked.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising to protect and care for those who love him, while those who choose evil will face his judgment.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from Psalm 145, a psalm of praise attributed to King David. It's an acrostic poem where each verse begins with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet, expressing complete praise to God. This particular verse reflects the ancient Hebrew understanding of divine justice - that God rewards the faithful and punishes the wicked.

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