Psalms 147:6

6 The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.

Psalms 147:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
ESV
6 The LORD lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground.
NLT
6 The LORD supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust.
MSG
6 God puts the fallen on their feet again and pushes the wicked into the ditch.
CSB
6 The Lord helps the afflicted but brings the wicked to the ground.

Psalms 147:6 In-Context

4 He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.
5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.
6 The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.
7 Sing to the LORD with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.
8 He covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S 2 Chronicles 33:23; Psalms 146:8-9
  • 2. Psalms 37:9-10; Psalms 145:20
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