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Psalms 147:6

Psalms chapter 147 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.

Context

v.5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.

v.6This passage

v.7Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God,

Cross references

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

  • 2 Peter 2:4

    For if God spared not angels when they sinned, but cast them down to hell, and committed them to pits of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;

  • Psalms 25:9

    The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.

  • Psalms 37:11

    But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

  • James 4:10

    Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.

  • Psalms 73:18

    Surely thou settest them in slippery places: Thou castest them down to destruction.

  • Psalms 55:23

    But thou, O God, wilt bring them down into the pit of destruction: Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in thee.