Psalm 147:6

New American Bible - revised edition

The Lord gives aid to the poor, but casts the wicked to the ground.

Cross References

Psalm 145:14

The Lord supports all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people, honors the poor with victory.

Psalm 25:9

He guides the humble in righteousness, and teaches the humble his way.

Psalm 37:11

But the poor will inherit the earth, will delight in great prosperity.

Psalm 41:13

In my integrity may you support me and let me stand in your presence forever.

Psalm 55:23

Cast your care upon the Lord, who will give you support. He will never allow the righteous to stumble.

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who have observed his law; Seek justice, seek humility; Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.

1 Peter 3:4

but rather the hidden character of the heart, expressed in the imperishable beauty of a gentle and calm disposition, which is precious in the sight of God.

1 Peter 5:6

So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.

1 Samuel 2:8

He raises the needy from the dust; from the ash heap lifts up the poor, To seat them with nobles and make a glorious throne their heritage. “For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he has set the world upon them.