Psalms 138:6

Psalms chapter 138 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

Context

v.5Yea, they shall sing of the ways of Jehovah; For great is the glory of Jehovah.

v.6This passage

v.7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me; Thou wilt stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of mine enemies, And thy right hand will save me.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Daniel 5:20
But when his heart was lifted up, and his spirit was hardened so that he dealt proudly, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:
Matthew 25:41
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels:
Luke 1:51
He hath showed strength with his arm; He hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their heart.
Psalms 139:2
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising; Thou understandest my thought afar off.
Job 40:11
Pour forth the overflowings of thine anger; And look upon every one that is proud, and abase him.
2 Thessalonians 1:9
who shall suffer punishment, even eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might,