Psalms 147:6
The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.
Majority Standard Bible
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 has no limit.
7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world.
Psalms 37:11But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity.
Psalms 55:23But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.
Malachi 4:3Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says 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 →