Psalms 145:20
The Lord is the keeper of all who love him, but all the wicked will he destroy.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.
In Context
19He will fulfil the desires of those who revere him; he will hear their cry for help and save them.
21My mouth will utter the praise of the Lord, and all life will bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Cross References
Psalms 1:6For the way of the righteous is dear to the Lord, but the way of the wicked will end in ruin.
Psalms 9:17Let the wicked depart to Sheol, all the nations that live forgetful of God.
Psalms 37:28For the Lord loves justice, he does not forsake his friends. The unrighteous will be destroyed forever, and the seed of the wicked will be cut off.
Psalms 104:35But may sinners be swept from the earth, and the wicked vanish forever. O my soul, bless the Lord. Hallelujah.
John 10:27My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 145:11-21
Grateful Acknowledgments. 10 All thy works shall praise thee, O Lord ; and thy saints shall bless thee. 11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; 12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom. 13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. 14 The Lord upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. 15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in… Read the whole commentary →