Psalm 138:6

World English Bible

For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly;
but he knows the proud from afar.

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Psalm 138:6 in other translations

For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

Psalm 138:6 · American Standard Version

Psalm 138:6 in context

  1. 4All the kings of the earth will give you thanks, Yahweh,
    for they have heard the words of your mouth.
  2. 5Yes, they will sing of the ways of Yahweh,
    for Yahweh’s glory is great!
  3. 6For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly;
    but he knows the proud from afar.
  4. 7Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me.
    You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies.
    Your right hand will save me.
  5. 8Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me.
    Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever.
    Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.