Psalms 147:6
The Lord lifts up the down-trodden, the wicked he brings to the ground.
Open English Bible (US)
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, rich in power, and measureless is his wisdom.
7Sing songs of thanks to the Lord, and play on the lyre to our God.
Cross References
Psalms 37:11But the humble will have the land, and the rapture of peace in abundance.
Psalms 55:23But you, God, will hurl them down to the deepest pit. Bloody and treacherous people will not live out half their days; but I will trust you.
Psalms 145:14The Lord upholds all who fall; he lifts up all who are bowed down.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord delights in his people, adorning the humble with victory.
Malachi 4:3In the day when I act you will tread down the wicked, they will be as ashes under the soles of your feet,” 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 →