Psalm 138:6 Parallel Translations

Even though the LORD is high above, he sees humble people close up, and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

BBE:

Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up.

DBY:

For Jehovah is high; but he looketh upon the lowly, and the proud he knoweth afar off.

ERV:

For though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the haughty he knoweth from afar.

JPS:

For though the LORD be high, yet regardeth He the lowly, and the haughty He knoweth from afar.

WBS:

Though the LORD is high, yet hath he respect to the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

WEB:

For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.

YLT:

For high is Jehovah, and the lowly He seeth, And the haughty from afar He knoweth.

Psalm 138:6 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 40:4 How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.

Psalm 101:5 Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will destroy; No one who has a haughty look and an arrogant heart will I endure.

Psalm 113:4 The LORD is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens.

Proverbs 3:34 Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.

Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, "I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite.

Luke 1:48 "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed.

James 4:6 But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE."

1 Peter 5:5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

138:6 Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth {e} afar off.
(e) Distance of place cannot hinder God to show mercy to his, and so judge the wicked though they think that he is far off.

MHC:

138:6-8 Though the Lord is high, yet he has respect to every lowly, humbled sinner; but the proud and unbelieving will be banished far from his blissful presence. Divine consolations have enough in them to revive us, even when we walk in the midst of troubles. And God will save his own people that they may be revived by the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life and holiness. If we give to God the glory of his mercy, we may take to ourselves the comfort. This confidence will not do away, but quicken prayer. Whatever good there is in us, it is God works in us both to will and to do. The Lord will perfect the salvation of every true believer, and he will never forsake those whom he has created anew in Christ Jesus unto good works.

CONC:

Afar Exalted Haughty Knoweth Lifted Looks Low Lowly Proud Regardeth Regards Respect Sees Though Yet

Afar Exalted Far Haughty High Lifted Looks Proud Regardeth Regards Respect

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