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Psalms 138:6

Psalms 138:6
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Though the Lord be high,.... Above all the earth, and all the nations of it, and the highest of men in it; above the heavens, and the angels there, who are his creatures and at his command; above all…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Though the Lord be high - This might be rendered “For lofty is Yahweh - and the humble he sees - and the proud he knows from afar.” The idea is, that God - so high and exalted - sees and knows all of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 138:6-8

David here comforts himself with three things: -

I. The favour God bears to his humble people (Psa 138:6): Though the Lord be high, and neither needs any of his creatures nor can be benefited by…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For though Jehovah is high, yethe seeth the lowly Exalted as He is, Jehovah never loses sight of the lowly, and in due time raises them up (Exo 3:7; Isa 57:15; Isa 66:2; Psa 113:5 ff.): and the…