Psalms 103:6

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD executes righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

American King James Version (AKJV)

The LORD executes righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah executeth righteous acts, And judgments for all that are oppressed.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

The Lord gives decisions in righteousness for all who are in trouble.

Webster's Revision

The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

World English Bible

Yahweh executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed.

English Revised Version (ERV)

The LORD executeth righteous acts, and judgments for all that are oppressed.

Clarke's Psalms 103:6 Bible Commentary

The Lord executeth - This shall be done because the Lord will avenge his elect who have cried unto him day and night for his deliverance: "He is slow to anger;" but he will punish. "He is plenteous in mercy," and he will save. The persevering sinner shall be destroyed; the humble penitent shall be saved.

Barnes's Psalms 103:6 Bible Commentary

The Lord executeth righteousness and judgment - That is, "justice." He sees that justice is done to the oppressed. He is on their side. His law, his commands, his judicial decisions, his providential interpositions, are in their favor. This does not mean that it will he done at once; or that there will never be any delay; or that they may not suffer even for a long time - for this occurs in fact; but the meaning is, that God has their true interest at heart; that at proper times, and whenever and whereever there are any dealings of his in the case, his acts are in favor of those that are oppressed; and that there will be sooner or later such interpositions in their behalf as shall entirely vindicate their cause.

For all that are oppressed - By harsh laws; by unjust governments; by slavery; by unrighteous decisions in courts; by the pride and power of wicked people. Compare the notes at Isaiah 1:17, notes at Isaiah 1:23-27.