Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but brings the wicked to the ground.
New American Standard Bible
He brings down the wicked to the ground.
King James Version
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
International Standard Version
The LORD supports the afflicted while he casts the wicked to the ground.
A Conservative Version
LORD upholds the meek. He brings the wicked down to the ground.
American Standard Version
Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
Amplified
The Lord lifts up the humble;
He casts the wicked down to the ground.
Bible in Basic English
The Lord gives help to the poor in spirit; but he sends sinners down in shame.
Darby Translation
Jehovah lifteth up the meek; he abaseth the wicked to the earth.
Julia Smith Translation
Jehovah setting up again the poor, and humbling the unjust even to the earth.
King James 2000
The LORD lifts up the meek: he casts the wicked down to the ground.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Yahweh helps the afflicted up; [he] brings [the] wicked down to [the] ground.
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah lifts up the meek; He throws the wicked down to the ground.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD setteth up the meek, and bringeth the ungodly down 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.
The Emphasized Bible
Yahweh, relieveth the humbled! casting the lawless down to the earth.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Jehovah is causing the meek to stand, Making low the wicked unto the earth.
Themes
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the meek
Meekness » General references to » Promises concerning
References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 147:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Praise To Yahweh For His Providence
5
His understanding is infinite.
but brings the wicked to the ground.
play the lyre to our God,
Names
Cross References
Psalm 146:8-9
The Lord raises up those who are oppressed.
The Lord loves the righteous.
1 Samuel 2:8
and lifts the needy from the garbage pile.
He seats them with noblemen
and gives them a throne of honor.
For the foundations of the earth are the Lord’s;
He has set the world on them.
Psalm 25:9
and teaches them His way.
Psalm 37:11
and will enjoy abundant prosperity.
Psalm 55:23
to the Pit of destruction;
men of bloodshed and treachery
will not live out half their days.
But I will trust in You.
Psalm 73:18-19
You make them fall into ruin.
Psalm 145:14
He raises up all who are oppressed.
Psalm 149:4
For Yahweh takes pleasure in His people;
He adorns the humble with salvation.
Zephaniah 2:3
who carry out what He commands.
Seek righteousness, seek humility;
perhaps you will be concealed
on the day of the Lord’s anger.
Matthew 5:5
James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
1 Peter 3:4
Instead, it should consist of what is inside
1 Peter 5:6
Humble
2 Peter 2:4-9
For if God didn’t spare