Psalms 147:6
The LORD lifteth up the lowly; He casteth the wicked down to the ground.
Noyes 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 is infinite.
7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp to our God!
Cross References
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the land, And delight themselves in the fulness of prosperity.
Psalms 55:23Yea, thou, O God! wilt bring them down into the lowest pit! Bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days. But I will trust in thee!
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholdeth all that fall, And raiseth up all that are bowed down.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people; He will beautify the distressed with salvation.
Malachi 4:3And ye shall tread down the wicked; For they shall be as dust under the soles of your feet In the day which I appoint, saith Jehovah 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 →