Psalms 147:6
The Lord gives help to the poor in spirit; but he sends sinners down in shame.
Bible in Basic English
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 great his power; there is no limit to his wisdom.
7Make songs of praise to the Lord; make melody to our God with instruments of music.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8Lifting the poor out of the dust, and him who is in need out of the lowest place, to give them their place among rulers, and for their heritage the seat of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's and he has made them the base of the world.
Psalms 37:11But the gentle will have the earth for their heritage; they will take their delight in peace without measure.
Psalms 55:23\55:22\Put your cares on the Lord, and he will be your support; he will not let the upright man be moved.
Psalms 145:14The Lord is the support of all who are crushed, and the lifter up of all who are bent down.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord has pleasure in his people: he gives the poor in spirit a crown of salvation.
Malachi 4:3And the evil-doers will be crushed under you, they will be dust under your feet, in the day when I do my work, says the Lord of armies.
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 →