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Psalm 138:6 KJV
Psalms · chapter 138 · verse 6
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.Psalm 138:6 · King James Version
Psalm 138:6 in context
4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD.
6Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
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Key words (Strong's)
- respectrâʼâhto see, literally or figurativelyH7200 →
- knowethyâdaʻto knowH3045 →
- lowlyshâphâldepressed, literally or figurativelyH8217 →
- proudgâbôahhelevated , powerful, arrogantH1364 →
- LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →
- highrûwmto be high actively, to rise or raiseH7311 →
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David here comforts himself with three things: - I. The favour God bears to his humble people (Psa 138:6): Though the Lord be high, and neither needs any of his creatures nor can be benefited by them, yet has he respect unto the lowly, smiles upon them as well pleased with them, overlooks heaven and earth to cast a…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 6-8