Psalm 138:6 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For though the Lord is high, yet has He respect to the lowly [bringing them into fellowship with Him]; but the proud and haughty He knows and recognizes [only] at a distance. [Prov. 3:34; James 4:6; I Pet. 5:5.]

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

Even though the LORD is high, he can still see the lowly, but God keeps his distance from the arrogant.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Your knowledge has become a wonder to me. It has been reinforced, and I am not able to prevail against it.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Thy knowledge is become wonderful to me: it is high, and I cannot reach to it.