Psalms 138:6

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What does Psalms 138:6 mean?

Psalms 138:6 in the original Hebrew

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Cross references for Psalms 138:6

• Psalms 113:5-6

  Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high, Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

• 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.

• 1 Samuel 2:7-8

  The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. 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.

• Proverbs 3:34

  Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

• James 4:6

  But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

• 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.

• 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.

• 1 Peter 5:5-6

  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. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

• 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.

• Luke 1:48

  For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

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Context

• Psalms 138:5

  Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

• Psalms 138:6

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

• Psalms 138:7

  Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

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