Psalms 138:6

“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Psalms 138:6

Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect vnto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afarre off.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For though the LORD is exalted, Yet He regards the lowly, But the haughty He knows from afar.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up.
- Basic English Bible

For Jehovah is high; but he looketh upon the lowly, and the proud he knoweth afar off.
- Darby Bible

Though the LORD is high, yet hath he respect to the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
- Webster's Bible

For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.
- World English Bible

For high [is] Jehovah, and the lowly He seeth, And the haughty from afar He knoweth.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For though the LORD be high, yet regardeth He the lowly, and the haughty He knoweth from afar.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Psalms 138:6

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 138:6


138:4 The kings - A prophecy of the calling of the Gentiles. Hear - The gospel preached among then.

138:5 The ways - His wonderful counsel and gracious providences.

138:8 Perfect - Will finish the great work of my deliverance. Forsake not - Or, do not give over, the work of my salvation, which is thus far advanced, not by any human help, but by thy power and providence.


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