Psalms 18:27 Meaning and Explanation
“For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God saves the humble and broken but humbles the proud and arrogant.
The Context of Psalms 18:27
The universal principle: God elevates the humble and resists the proud.
What Does Psalms 18:27 Mean?
'Afflicted people' (those lowly, broken, humble) receive God's salvation. Not because affliction itself is virtuous, but because affliction often brings the humility that opens the heart to God. 'High looks' (arrogance, pride) God brings down.
This is not arbitrary. The proud trust in themselves and resist God; the humble turn to God in their need. God's action simply follows the logic of their own orientation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 18:27
What does Psalms 18:27 mean?
God saves the humble and broken but humbles the proud and arrogant.
What is the context of Psalms 18:27?
The universal principle: God elevates the humble and resists the proud.