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Psalms 147:6

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The Lord lifteth up the meek,.... The lowly and humble souls, such as are made so by the Spirit of God; he shows them their sinfulness, and want of righteousness; the insufficiency of their own, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The Lord lifteth up the meek - The humble; the poor; the bowed down; the oppressed. See the notes at Psa 146:8 : “The Lord raiseth them that are bowed down.” He casteth the wicked down to the ground -…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 147:1-11

Here, I. The duty of praise is recommended to us. It is not without reason that we are thus called to it again and again: Praise you the Lord (Psa 147:1), and again (Psa 147:7), Sing unto the Lord…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Jehovah's power is manifested in His moral government of the world. Cp. Psa 146:9. Though the language is general, it has obviously a special reference to the restoration of Israel and the humiliation…