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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 147, Verse 6

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Great [is] our Lord, and of great power: his understanding [is] infinite.
King James Version
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
American Standard Version
Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
New English Translation
The LORD lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.
World English Bible
Yahweh upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground.
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Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
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Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
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He giveth to the beast his food, [and] to the young ravens which cry.
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He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
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The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
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Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
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For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
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He maketh peace [in] thy borders, [and] filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
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He sendeth forth his commandment [upon] earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
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He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.