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Psalms 138:6

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

Psalms 138:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 138:6

Theological / Devotional

Lowly. Although God is exalted high above heaven, He stoops low to touch the humble of earth. He looks graciously upon the poor in spirit and has promised to dwell with them (Isa. 57:15). “Lowliness of heart is the strength that gives victory to the followers of Christ; it is the token of their connection with the courts above”.

Proud. Self-conceit is an insuperable barrier between man and God. Pride was the sin that led to Lucifer’s fall (Isa. 14:13, 14).

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