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Psalms 113:6

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

KJV

montes, exsultastis sicut arietes ? et colles, sicut agni ovium ?

Vulgate

τὰ ὄρη, ἐσκιρτήσατε ὡς κριοί;

LXX

That humbleth himself to behold The things that arein heaven and in the earth?

ASV

הַֽ/מַּשְׁפִּילִ֥י לִ/רְא֑וֹת בַּ/שָּׁמַ֥יִם וּ/בָ/אָֽרֶץ

Hebrew

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In the original Hebrew

4 distinct Hebrew words appear in this verse.

אֶ֣רֶץ
'rts
noun · 2484×
יַּ֣רְא
yr'
verb · 1312×
מַשְׁפִּ֖יל
mshpyl
verb · 29×
שָּׁמַ֔יִם
shmym
noun · 419×

Historic Christian voices

2 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

We believe that all things in heaven and on earth, and all creatures, are preserved and governed by the providence of this wise and eternal God. For David testifies, saying: "The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. Who is like the LORD our God?" Indeed, the same apostle to the Athenians testified: "In him we live and move and have our being." This p…

Cross-references

  • 2Chr 16:9 — For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henc
  • Isa 6:2 — Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
  • Isa 57:15 — For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of t
  • Isa 66:2 — For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
  • Luke 1:52 — He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
  • Ps 11:4 — The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
  • Ps 138:6 — Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.