Psalms 145:9
The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.
BSB
ASV
Jehovah is good to all; And his tender mercies are over all his works.
KJV
The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
The Lord is good to all,.... Which is to be understood not of the general and providential goodness of God to all men, to all his creatures, and the works of his hands; but of the special goodness of Christ before mentioned, Psa 145:7; which extends to all the chosen people of God; who are all loved by Christ, redeemed by him, justified and glorified by him; and to Gentiles as well as Jews; for whom he tasted death, laid down his life a ransom for them, and became the propitiation for their sins.
The Lord is good to all. No one, not even his fiercest enemy, can this; for the falsehood would be too barefaced, since the very existence lips which slander him is a proof that it is slander. He allows his live, he even supplies them with food, and smooths their way with many forts; for them the sun shines as brightly as if they were saints, and the rain waters their fields as plentifully as if they were perfect men. Is not this goodness to all?
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Nahum 1:7The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.
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Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
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Matthew 5:45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
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But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is…
Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”
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Psalms 100:5For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.
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Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
