What does Psalm 146:4 mean?

Psalm 146:4 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 146:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

2While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

3Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.

4His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

5Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:

6Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:

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