Psalms 147:6
The Lord helpeth up the meek: he bringeth down the wicked to the ground.
Leeser Tanakh
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 abundant in power: his understanding is immeasurable.
7Lift up a song unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praises unto our God with the harp;
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raiseth up out of the dust the poor, from the dunghill he lifteth up the needy, to set them among nobles, and he assigneth them the throne of glory; for the Lord's are the pillars of the earth, on which he hath set the world.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves because of the abundance of peace.
Psalms 55:23(55:24) But thou, O God, thou wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction: let not the men of blood and deceit live out half their days; but I will indeed trust in thee.
Psalms 145:14The Lord upholdeth all who are falling, and raiseth up all those who are bowed down.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people; he will adorn the meek with salvation.
Malachi 4:3(3:21) And ye will tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet, on the day that I create, 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 →