Berean Standard Bible
“Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.”
Psalm 138 is David's thanksgiving with his whole heart, in the presence of the gods, meaning before the powers of the world. He praises God's faithfulness.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.
World English Bible (WEB)
For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.
King James Version (KJV)
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Though the Lord is high, he sees those who are low; and he has knowledge from far off of those who are lifted up.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque el alto Jehová atiende al humilde; mas al altivo mira de lejos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Aunque el Señor es grande, toma en cuenta a los humildes, y está lejos de los orgullosos.
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