Psalms 18:27
What does Psalms 18:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For you are the saviour of those who are in trouble; but eyes full of pride will be made low.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For Thou a poor people savest, And the eyes of the high causest to fall.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For it is thou that savest the afflicted people; but the haughty eyes wilt thou bring down.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
- 2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.
- Psalms 9:18
For the needy shall not alway be forgotten, Nor the expectation of the poor perish for ever.
- Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
- Psalms 17:10
They are inclosed in their own fat: With their mouth they speak proudly.
- Psalms 17:13
Arise, O Jehovah, Confront him, cast him down: Deliver my soul from the wicked by thy sword;
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