Psalms
“For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.”
Psalms 18:27
Psalms 18:27 (KJV) speaks to humility, God's deliverance, and pride — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5“I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Luke 18:14“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.”
Mark 9:35“The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.”
Psalms 103:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
James 4:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 18:27 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 18:27 reads: "For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks." The verse speaks to humility, God's deliverance, and pride. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 18 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 18:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks." is Psalms 18:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 18:27?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 18:27 include Proverbs 11:2, 1 Peter 5:5, and Luke 18:14. Reading them alongside Psalms 18:27 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with Psalms 18:27?
Read Psalms 18:27 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.