Psalms 138:6
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 138
“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”Psalms 138:6
What Does Psalms 138:6 Mean?
Psalms 138:6 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 138, verse 6 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 138:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”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.”Isaiah 66:2“For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.”Luke 14:11“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”Ephesians 4:2“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”Luke 1:48“For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.”Daniel 4:37“Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.”Psalms 51:17“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”Luke 18:14“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”1 Peter 5:5“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”Isaiah 2:17“And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low: and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.”Matthew 23:12“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”Acts 12:22“And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.”2 Thessalonians 1:9“Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;”Job 36:5“Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.”Psalms 113:6“Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!”Proverbs 8:13“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
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