Psalms 147:6
What does Psalms 147:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 147:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord gives help to the poor in spirit; but he sends sinners down in shame.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Jehovah is causing the meek to stand, Making low the wicked unto the earth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He sendeth his crystal like morsels: who shall stand before the face of his cold?
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Jehovah lifteth up the meek; he abaseth the wicked to the earth.
Context
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.
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