Bible verse

Psalm 147:6

The LORD sustains the humble, but casts the wicked to the ground.

Psalm 147:6 · BSB

Psalm 147:6 in context

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.

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Psalm 147:6 in other translations

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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