Psalm 113:6

Translations

Modern

He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.

Traditional

Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

Literal

…stooping down to look on the heavens and on the earth,

Latin

…et humilia respicit in cælo et in terra?

Original

Hebrew

English

He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.

Notes

Psalms 113:6

The Lord humbles himself to connect directly with his people (see Psalm 138:6; Philippians 2:6–8).

Psalms 113:5–9

The Lord is unlike anyone else, yet he personally cares for people on earth.

Psalms 113:1–9

This song of praise celebrates the greatness of the Lord's name and glory. God is exalted and glorious in heaven (Psalm 113:4). He also stoops down to care for the lowly and needy on earth (Psalm 113:5–9).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Psalms 111:1–117:2

The word Hallelujah! is repeated throughout this group of psalms.

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
Psalm 138:6
Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.
Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.
Isaiah 66:2
Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.
Isaiah 6:2
Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
Job 15:15
If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes,
Job 4:18
If God puts no trust in His servants, and He charges His angels with error,

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