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Psalms 147:6 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Psalms 147:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 147 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.”
Psalms 147:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 147:6
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. This verse presents a fundamental reversal principle central to biblical theology. The Hebrew me'odeid anavim (מְעוֹדֵד עֲנָוִים) uses anavim—the humble, afflicted, oppressed—those who have learned dependence on God through suffering and who submit to His authority. God actively "lifts up" (me'odeid) the lowly, elevating them to honor and security.The contrast is stark: while lifting the meek, Yahweh simultaneously "casteth the wicked down to the ground" (mashpil resha'im adei-aretz, מַשְׁפִּיל רְשָׁעִים עֲדֵי־אָרֶץ). The ...
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Cross-References for Psalms 147:6
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“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
“The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:”
“that he may exalt you in due time;”
“and he will exalt you.”
“all you humble of the land”
“Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.”
“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”
“To make them sit with princes”
“God”
“and raises up all those who are bowed down.”