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Psalms 18:27

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 18:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.
Psalms 18:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 18

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.
25With the merciful thou wilt show thyself merciful; With the perfect man thou wilt show thyself perfect;
26With the pure thou wilt show thyself pure; And with the perverse thou wilt show thyself froward.
27For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.
28For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.
29For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.
30As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“the afflicted people--that is, the humbly pious. high looks--pride (Psa 101:5; Psa 131:1).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“For thou wilt save the afflicted people - From the particular tokens of divine favor toward himself in affliction and trouble, the psalmist now draws the general inference that this was the character of God, and that others in affliction might hope for his interposition as he had done. But wilt bring down high looks - Another general inference probably derived from the dealings of God with the proud and haughty foes of the psalmist. As God had humbled them, so he infers that he would deal with others in the same way. “High looks” are indicative of pride and haughtiness. Compare Psalms 101:5; Proverbs 6:17; Proverbs 21:4; Isaiah 2:11 (notes); Isaiah 10:12; Daniel 7:20. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“18:27 proud: The Lord hates pride (101:5; 131:1; see Prov 6:16-17; 21:4; 30:13).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“save: Psa 9:18, Psa 34:6, Psa 34:19, Psa 40:17; Sa2 22:28; Isa 57:15, Isa 66:2; Luk 1:52, Luk 1:53; Co2 8:9; Jam 2:5 bring: Psa 10:4, Psa 17:10, Psa 17:13, Psa 101:5; Pro 6:16, Pro 6:17, Pro 30:12; Isa 3:9, Isa 10:12; Luk 18:14 Psalms 18:28”
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