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

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off."

— Psalms 138:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 138 — Context

3

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

4

All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.

5

Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.

6

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

7

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

8

The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Psalms 138:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 138:6 say?
Psalms 138:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”
Where is Psalms 138:6 in the Bible?
Psalms 138:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 138, verse 6.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 138:6.
What translation should I read Psalms 138:6 in?
Psalms 138:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 138:6?
Psalms 138:6 reads (KJVA): “Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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