Parallel Verses New International Version Though the LORD is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar. King James Bible Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off. Darby Bible Translation For Jehovah is high; but he looketh upon the lowly, and the proud he knoweth afar off. World English Bible For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar. Young's Literal Translation For high is Jehovah, and the lowly He seeth, And the haughty from afar He knoweth. Psalm 138:6 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThough the Lord be high - Infinitely great as God is, he regards even the lowest and most inconsiderable part of his creation; but the humble and afflicted man attracts his notice particularly. But the proud he knoweth afar off - He beholds them at a distance, and has them in utter derision. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge though Psalm 113:5,6 Who is like to the LORD our God, who dwells on high... 1 Samuel 2:7,8 The LORD makes poor, and makes rich: he brings low, and lifts up... Proverbs 3:34 Surely he scorns the scorners: but he gives grace to the lowly. Luke 14:11 For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. but the proud Ezekiel 28:1-9 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying... Acts 12:22,23 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man... afar off Psalm 139:2 You know my sitting down and my rising up, you understand my thought afar off. Library Faith in PerfectionIn the opening, I must remark that this is not the heritage of all mankind. The word, "me," in the text, cannot be appropriated by any man, unless he, in some respects, resembles the character of David, who penned this psalm. The text, however, itself, is its own guard. If you look at it, you will see that there is in its bowels a full description of a true Christian. I will ask you three questions suggested by the words themselves, and according to your answer to these three questions, shall be … Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859 The Coming Revival Covenant Duties. Introduction. Chapter i. --The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers. Cross References Luke 1:48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." 1 Peter 5:5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." Psalm 18:35 You make your saving help my shield, and your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. Psalm 101:5 Whoever slanders their neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not tolerate. Psalm 113:4 The LORD is exalted over all the nations, his glory above the heavens. Jump to Previous Afar Exalted Far Haughty High Lifted Looks Proud Regardeth Regards RespectJump to Next Afar Exalted Far Haughty High Lifted Looks Proud Regardeth Regards RespectLinks Psalm 138:6 NIVPsalm 138:6 NLT Psalm 138:6 ESV Psalm 138:6 NASB Psalm 138:6 KJV Psalm 138:6 Bible Apps Psalm 138:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 138:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 138:6 French Bible Psalm 138:6 German Bible Psalm 138:6 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |