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Psalms 138:6 KJV

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

Psalms 138:6, King James Version

In context

5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

6 Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

7 Though 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.

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Cross-references

  • Psalms 113:5 Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,
  • Isaiah 57:15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
  • 1 Samuel 2:7 The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
  • Proverbs 3:34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
  • James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.