Psalms 138:6

For, high though the Lord is, he looks on the lowly, and strikes down the haughty from far away.

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In The King James Version

Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

In Context

5and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord, and tell of the Lord’s transcendent glory.

7Though my way be distressful, yet you preserve me: you lay your hand on my angry foes, and your right hand gives me victory.

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Cross References

Psalms 51:17The sacrifice pleasing to God is a spirit that is broken; a heart that is crushed, O God, you will not despise.

Psalms 139:2when I sit, when I rise you know it, you perceive my thoughts from afar.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 138:2-6

Grateful Praise. 1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord , when they hear the words of thy mouth. 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord : for great is the… Read the whole commentary →

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