Psalms 147:6
The LORD upholdeth the humble; He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 unto the LORD with thanksgiving, sing praises upon the harp unto our God;
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, He lifteth up the needy from the dung-hill, to make them sit with princes, and inherit the throne of glory; for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and He hath set the world upon them.
Psalms 37:11But the humble shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 55:23(55-24) But Thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the nethermost pit; men of blood and deceit shall not live out half their days; but as for me, I will trust in Thee.
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that are bowed down.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in His people; He adorneth the humble with salvation.
Malachi 4:3(3-21) And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I do make, saith the 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 →