Psalms 147:6
“The Lord lifteth vp the meeke: hee casteth the wicked downe to the ground.”
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Psalms 147:6 Context
4He telleth the number of the stars: he calleth them all by their names. 5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his vnderstanding is infinite. 6The Lord lifteth vp the meeke: hee casteth the wicked downe to the ground. 7Sing vnto the Lord with thankesgiuing: sing prayse vpon the harpe vnto our God: 8Who couereth the heauen with cloudes, who prepareth raine for the earth: who maketh grasse to growe vpon the mountaines.
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The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
- King James Version
The LORD supports the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The Lord gives help to the poor in spirit; but he sends sinners down in shame.
- Basic English Bible
Jehovah lifteth up the meek; he abaseth the wicked to the earth.
- Darby Bible
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
- Webster's Bible
Yahweh upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground.
- World English Bible
Jehovah is causing the meek to stand, Making low the wicked unto the earth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The LORD upholdeth the humble; He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible