Psalms 147:6
The Lord relieueth the meeke, and abaseth the wicked to the ground.
Geneva Bible 1599
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 great is his power: his wisdome is infinite.
7Sing vnto the Lord with prayse: sing vpon the harpe vnto our God,
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raiseth vp ye poore out of the dust, and lifteth vp the begger from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherite the seate of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lordes, and he hath set the world vpon them.
Psalms 37:11But meeke men shall possesse the earth, and shall haue their delite in the multitude of peace.
Psalms 55:23And thou, O God, shalt bring them downe into the pitte of corruption: the bloudie, and deceitfull men shall not liue halfe their dayes: but I will trust in thee.
Psalms 145:14The Lord vpholdeth all that fall, and lifteth vp all that are ready to fall.
Psalms 149:4For the Lord hath pleasure in his people: he will make the meeke glorious by deliuerance.
Malachi 4:3And ye shall treade downe the wicked: for they shall be dust vnder the soles of your feete in the day that I shall doe this, sayeth the Lord of hostes.
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 →