Psalms 147:6
LORD upholds the meek. He brings the wicked down to the ground.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
In Context
5Great is our LORD, and mighty in power. His understanding is infinite.
7Sing to LORD with thanksgiving. Sing praises upon the harp to our God,
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raises up the poor out of the dust, he lifts up the needy from the dunghill, to make them sit with rulers, and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are LORD's, and he has set the world upon them.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 55:23But thou, O God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, but I will trust in thee.
Psalms 145:14LORD upholds all who fall, and raises up all those who are bowed down.
Psalms 149:4For LORD takes pleasure in his people. He will beautify the meek with salvation.
Malachi 4:3And ye shall tread down the wicked, for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I make, says LORD of hosts.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 147:2-12
A Call to Praise God; Reasons for Praise. 1 Praise ye the Lord : for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. 2 The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. 6 The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. 7… Read the whole commentary →