Summary: God defends the oppressed, feeds the hungry, frees captives, and helps the blind and lowly. He cares for orphans and widows, but opposes the wicked. God reigns forever.
R. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob. (or Alleluia)
The LORD secures justice for the oppressed,
gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets captives free.
R. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob. (or Alleluia)
The LORD gives sight to the blind.
The LORD raises up those who were bowed down;
the LORD loves the just.
The LORD protects strangers.
R. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob. (or Alleluia)
The fatherless and the widow he sustains,
but the way of the wicked he thwarts.
The LORD shall reign forever;
your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.
R. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob. (or Alleluia).
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