Psalms 145:14 meaning and explanation

The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.

Psalms 145:14, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 145 is David's song of praise for God's greatness and goodness, and verse 14 sits at its center, describing God's character in action. The Hebrew word translated "upholds" carries the sense of supporting or sustaining someone who is stumbling, while "bowed down" pictures people bent low under burdens or grief.

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