Psalms 147:6
The LORD upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
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 on the harp to our God,
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raises up the poor out of the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill to make them sit with princes and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s. He has set the world on them.
Psalms 37:11But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 55:23But you, God, will bring them down into the pit of destruction. Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days, but I will trust in you.
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholds all who fall, and raises up all those who are bowed down.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
Malachi 4:3You shall tread down the wicked; for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I make,” says the LORD of Armies.
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 →