Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground. New Living Translation The LORD supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust. English Standard Version The LORD lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground. Berean Standard Bible The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. King James Bible The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. New King James Version The LORD lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground. New American Standard Bible The LORD supports the afflicted; He brings the wicked down to the ground. NASB 1995 The LORD supports the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground. NASB 1977 The LORD supports the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh helps up the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground. Amplified Bible The LORD lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground. Christian Standard Bible The LORD helps the oppressed but brings the wicked to the ground. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD helps the afflicted but brings the wicked to the ground. American Standard Version Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground. Contemporary English Version The LORD helps the oppressed, but he smears the wicked in the dirt. English Revised Version The LORD upholdeth the meek: he bringeth the wicked down to the ground. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD gives relief to those who are oppressed. He brings wicked people down to the ground. Good News Translation He raises the humble, but crushes the wicked to the ground. International Standard Version The LORD supports the afflicted while he casts the wicked to the ground. Majority Standard Bible The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. NET Bible The LORD lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground. New Heart English Bible The LORD upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. World English Bible Yahweh upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH is causing the meek to stand, "" Making the wicked low to the earth. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah is causing the meek to stand, Making low the wicked unto the earth. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah setting up again the poor, and humbling the unjust even to the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord lifteth up the meek, and bringeth the wicked down even to the ground. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD gives aid to the poor, but casts the wicked to the ground. New Revised Standard Version The LORD lifts up the downtrodden; he casts the wicked to the ground. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD lifts up the meek; he humbles the wicked down to the ground. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH raises the poor and humbles the evil unto the dirt. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD upholdeth the humble; He bringeth the wicked down to the ground. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord lifts up the meek; but brings sinners down to the ground. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context It is Good to Sing Praises…5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. 6The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground. 7Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,… Cross References James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Proverbs 3:34 He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. Isaiah 40:29-31 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. 1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Job 5:11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. Job 22:29 When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Treasury of Scripture The LORD lifts up the meek: he casts the wicked down to the ground. lifteth up Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. Psalm 37:11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace. Psalm 145:14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. he casteth Psalm 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. Psalm 73:18,19 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction… Psalm 146:9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. Jump to Previous Afflicted Casteth Casts Causing Downtrodden Earth Gives Ground Help Humble Lifteth Making Meek Poor Sends Shame Sinners Spirit Stand Supports Sustains Upholdeth Upholds WickedJump to Next Afflicted Casteth Casts Causing Downtrodden Earth Gives Ground Help Humble Lifteth Making Meek Poor Sends Shame Sinners Spirit Stand Supports Sustains Upholdeth Upholds WickedPsalm 147 1. The prophet exhorts to praise God for his care of the church4. His power and wisdom 6. His mercy 7. His providence 12. To praise him for his blessings upon the kingdom 15. For his power over the elements 19. And for his ordinances in the church The LORD sustains the humble This phrase highlights God's favor towards those who are humble. In biblical context, humility is often associated with a recognition of one's dependence on God and a willingness to submit to His will. The Hebrew word for "humble" can also mean "afflicted" or "poor," suggesting that God supports those who are lowly in spirit or circumstance. This aligns with teachings found in Proverbs 3:34, where God is said to give grace to the humble. The concept of humility is central to the teachings of Jesus, who exemplified humility in His life and ministry (Philippians 2:5-8). The sustaining power of God is a recurring theme in the Psalms, where He is depicted as a refuge and strength for those who trust in Him. but casts the wicked to the ground Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. 2. The Humble Those who are lowly in spirit, recognizing their dependence on God and submitting to His will. 3. The Wicked Individuals who live in opposition to God's ways, characterized by pride and rebellion against His commandments. Teaching Points The Importance of HumilityHumility is a foundational Christian virtue that aligns us with God's character and opens us to His grace and sustenance. God's Justice and Righteousness God's casting down of the wicked demonstrates His commitment to justice and righteousness, reminding us of the consequences of living in opposition to His will. Dependence on God Recognizing our need for God's sustenance encourages a life of prayer and reliance on His strength rather than our own abilities. The Consequences of Pride Pride leads to downfall and separation from God's favor, urging us to examine our hearts and attitudes regularly. Living in God's Favor By cultivating humility, we position ourselves to receive God's favor and blessings, experiencing His sustaining power in our lives.(6) The meek.--Or, the afflicted. (See Note Psalm 22:26.)Verse 6. - The Lord lifteth up the meek (comp. Psalm 145:14; Psalm 146:8). He casteth the wicked down to the ground (comp. Psalm 146:9, and the comment ad loc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel sustains מְעוֹדֵ֣ד (mə·‘ō·w·ḏêḏ) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5749: To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore the afflicted, עֲנָוִ֣ים (‘ă·nā·wîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6035: Poor, afflicted, humble, meek [but] casts מַשְׁפִּ֖יל (maš·pîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased the wicked רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person to the ground. אָֽרֶץ׃ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Psalm 147:6 NIVPsalm 147:6 NLT Psalm 147:6 ESV Psalm 147:6 NASB Psalm 147:6 KJV Psalm 147:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 147:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 147:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 147:6 French Bible Psalm 147:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 147:6 Yahweh upholds the humble (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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