Psalms 146:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The LORD openeth [the eyes of] the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:

Complete Jewish Bible:

ADONAI opens the eyes of the blind, ADONAI lifts up those who are bent over. ADONAI loves the righteous.

Berean Standard Bible:

the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.

American Standard Version:

Jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind; Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down; Jehovah loveth the righteous;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The LORD{H3068} openeth{H6491} the eyes of the blind{H5787}: the LORD{H3068} raiseth{H2210} them that are bowed down{H3721}: the LORD{H3068} loveth{H157} the righteous{H6662}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 11:7

  • For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

Psalms 145:14

  • The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all [those that be] bowed down.

Matthew 9:30

  • And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See [that] no man know [it].

Acts 26:18

  • To open their eyes, [and] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

Isaiah 35:5

  • ¶ Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.

1 Peter 2:9

  • But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Matthew 11:5

  • The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:


Commentary for Psalms 146:8

No commentary available.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
  2. Strong's Number: H6491
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּקַח
    Transliteration: pâqach
    Pronunciation: paw-kakh'
    Description: a primitive root; to open (the senses, especially the eyes); figuratively, to be observant; open.
  3. Strong's Number: H5787
    There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עִוֵּר
    Transliteration: ʻivvêr
    Pronunciation: iv-vare'
    Description: intensive from עָוַר; blind (literally or figuratively); blind (men, people).
  4. Strong's Number: H2210
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זָקַף
    Transliteration: zâqaph
    Pronunciation: zaw-kaf'
    Description: a primitive root; to life, i.e. (figuratively) comfort; raise (up).
  5. Strong's Number: H3721
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּפַף
    Transliteration: kâphaph
    Pronunciation: kaw-faf'
    Description: a primitive root; to curve; bow down (self).
  6. Strong's Number: H157
    There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָהַב
    Transliteration: ʼâhab
    Pronunciation: aw-hab'
    Description: or אָהֵב ; a primitive root; to have affection for (sexually or otherwise); (be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend.
  7. Strong's Number: H6662
    There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צַדִּיק
    Transliteration: tsaddîyq
    Pronunciation: tsad-deek'
    Description: from צָדַק; just; just, lawful, righteous (man).