Psalms 147:6

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 147

“The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.”Psalms 147:6

What Does Psalms 147:6 Mean?

Psalms 147:6 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 147, 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.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 147:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

James 4:10“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”Matthew 5:5“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”Psalms 25:9“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”Psalms 75:7“But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”1 Peter 3:4“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”Psalms 146:8“The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:”1 Peter 5:6“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”Psalms 37:24“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.”Psalms 146:9“The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.”Zephaniah 2:3“Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD’s anger.”Psalms 145:14“The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.”Psalms 149:4“For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”1 Samuel 2:8“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.”Numbers 12:3“(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)”Psalms 55:23“But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.”Psalms 73:18“Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.”Psalms 102:10“Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down.”Ezekiel 28:17“Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.”Psalms 37:11“But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”2 Peter 2:4“For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;”

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