Psalms 147:6
The LORD lifts up the meek: he casts the wicked down to the ground.
Updated King James Version
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 of great power: his understanding is infinite.
7Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:8He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and he has set the world upon them.
Psalms 37:11But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Psalms 55:23But you, O God, shall bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in you.
Psalms 145:14The LORD upholds all that fall, and raises up all those that be bowed down.
Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Malachi 4:3And all of you shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, 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 →