Psalms 147:6 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 147:6

4 ^aHe counts the number of the stars;
He calls them all by name.

5 ^aGreat is our Lord, and ^bmighty in power;
^cHis understanding is infinite.

6 ^aThe Lord lifts up the humble;
He casts the wicked down to the ground.

7 Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
Sing praises on the harp to our God,

8 ^aWho covers the heavens with clouds,
Who prepares rain for the earth,
Who makes grass to grow on the mountains.

9 ^aHe gives to the beast its food,
And ^bto the young ravens that cry.

10 ^aHe does not delight in the strength of the horse;
He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.

11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him,
In those who hope in His mercy.

12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!

13 For He has strengthened the bars of your gates;
He has blessed your children within you.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 147:6

American Standard Version
Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.

Amplified® Bible
The Lord lifts up the humble {and} downtrodden; He casts the wicked down to the ground.

Contemporary English Version
The LORD helps the poor, but he smears the wicked in the dirt.

Darby English Version
Jehovah lifteth up the meek; he abaseth the wicked to the earth.

Good News Bible
He raises the humble, but crushes the wicked to the ground.

King James Version
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

New American Standard Bible
The LORD supports the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground.

New International Version
The LORD sustains the humble
but casts the wicked to the ground.

New King James Version
The LORD lifts up the humble;
He casts the wicked down to the ground.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The LORD supports the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground.

Revised Standard Version
The LORD lifts up the downtrodden, he casts the wicked to the ground.

Young's Literal Translation
Jehovah is causing the meek to stand, Making low the wicked unto the earth.

New English Translation
The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks¹ the wicked to the ground.