Bible verse
The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.
Psalm 147:6 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 147.
2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; He gathers the exiles of Israel.
3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
4 He determines the number of the stars; He 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 thanksgiving; make music on the harp to our God,
8 who covers the sky with clouds, who prepares rain for the earth, who makes grass to grow on the hills.
9 He provides food for the animals, and for the young ravens when they call.
10 He does not delight in the strength of the horse; He takes no pleasure in the legpower of the man.
KJV
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
ASV
Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
ERV
The LORD upholdeth the meek: he bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
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