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Source language
JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH   
כי-רם יהוה ושפל יראה וגבה ממרחק יידע
Hebrew - Transliteration via code library   
ky-rm yhvh vSHpl yrAh vgbh mmrKHq yyd`

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
super me est scientia et excelsior est non potero ad eam

King James Variants
American King James Version   
Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect to the lowly: but the proud he knows afar off.
King James 2000 (out of print)   
Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knows from afar.
King James Bible (Cambridge, large print)   
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Authorized (King James) Version   
Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
New King James Version   
Though the Lord is on high, Yet He regards the lowly; But the proud He knows from afar.
21st Century King James Version   
Though the Lord be high, yet hath He respect unto the lowly, but the proud He knoweth afar off.

Other translations
American Standard Version   
For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English   
And high is Lord Jehovah who sees in the deep, and he who is exalted knows from afar off!
Darby Bible Translation   
For Jehovah is high; but he looketh upon the lowly, and the proud he knoweth afar off.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)   
For the Lord is high, and looketh on the low: and the high he knoweth afar off.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance   
For though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the haughty he knoweth from afar.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible   
For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.
God's Word   
Even though the LORD is high above, he sees humble people [close up], and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.
Holman Christian Standard Bible   
Though the LORD is exalted, He takes note of the humble; but He knows the haughty from a distance.
International Standard Version   
Though the LORD is highly exalted, yet he pays attention to those who are lowly regarded, but he is aware of the arrogant from afar.
NET Bible   
Though the LORD is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.
New American Standard Bible   
For though the LORD is exalted, Yet He regards the lowly, But the haughty He knows from afar.
New International Version   
Though the LORD is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.
New Living Translation   
Though the LORD is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.
Webster's Bible Translation   
Though the LORD is high, yet hath he respect to the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
The World English Bible   
For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.
EasyEnglish Bible   
Yes, the Lord is high above the earth. But he takes care of humble people. He also knows what proud people are doing, even if they try to hide.
Young‘s Literal Translation   
For high [is] Jehovah, and the lowly He seeth, And the haughty from afar He knoweth.
New Life Version   
For even if the Lord is honored, He thinks about those who have no pride. But He knows the proud from far away.
The Voice Bible   
Although He is greatest of all, He is attentive to the needy and keeps His distance from the proud and pompous.
Living Bible   
Yet though he is so great, he respects the humble, but proud men must keep their distance.
New Catholic Bible   
For though the Lord is exalted, he cares for the lowly, but he remains far distant from the proud.
Legacy Standard Bible   
For Yahweh is high, Yet He sees the lowly, But the one who exalts himself He knows from afar.
Jubilee Bible 2000   
For the LORD, who is high and lifted up, looks upon the humble, but the proud he does not know.
Christian Standard Bible   
Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the humble; but he knows the haughty from a distance.
Amplified Bible © 1954   
For though the Lord is high, yet has He respect to the lowly [bringing them into fellowship with Him]; but the proud and haughty He knows and recognizes [only] at a distance.
New Century Version   
Though the Lord is supreme, he takes care of those who are humble, but he stays away from the proud.
The Message   
When they hear what you have to say, God, all earth’s kings will say “Thank you.” They’ll sing of what you’ve done: “How great the glory of God!” And here’s why: God, high above, sees far below; no matter the distance, he knows everything about us.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™   
Indeed the Lord is exalted, but he sees the lowly, and he recognizes the proud from a distance.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.
Good News Translation®   
Even though you are so high above, you care for the lowly, and the proud cannot hide from you.
Wycliffe Bible   
For the Lord is high, and beholdeth meek things; and knoweth afar high things. (For though the Lord is high above, he looketh upon the meek/he careth for the humble; and he knoweth the proud from afar.)
Contemporary English Version   
Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he knows from afar.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he perceives from far away.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.
Common English Bible © 2011   
Even though the Lord is high, he can still see the lowly, but God keeps his distance from the arrogant.
Amplified Bible © 2015   
Though the Lord is exalted, He regards the lowly [and invites them into His fellowship]; But the proud and haughty He knows from a distance.
English Standard Version Anglicised   
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
The Lord is on high, but cares for the lowly and knows the proud from afar.
New American Standard Bible   
For the Lord is exalted, Yet He looks after the lowly, But He knows the haughty from afar.
The Expanded Bible   
Though the Lord is ·supreme [exalted], he ·takes care of [looks on] ·those who are humble [the lowly], but he ·stays away from the proud [L perceives the proud from far away].
Tree of Life Version   
For though Adonai is exalted, yet He looks upon the lowly, but the haughty He knows from afar.
Revised Standard Version   
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he knows from afar.
New International Reader's Version   
Though the Lord is high above all, he cares for the lowly. Though he is in heaven above, he sees them on earth below.
BRG Bible   
Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
Complete Jewish Bible   
For though Adonai is high, he cares for the lowly; while the proud he perceives from afar.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.
Orthodox Jewish Bible   
Though Hashem be on high, yet He looks upon the lowly; but the proud He knoweth from afar.
Names of God Bible   
Even though Yahweh is high above, he sees humble people close up, and he recognizes arrogant people from a distance.
Modern English Version   
Though the Lord is exalted, yet He has concern for the lowly, but the proud one He knows from a distance.
Easy-to-Read Version   
The Lord has the highest place above all others, but he still cares for the humble. Even from there, so high above, he knows what the proud do.
International Children’s Bible   
Though the Lord is supreme he takes care of those who are not proud. But he stays away from those who are proud.
Lexham English Bible   
Though Yahweh is high, yet he sees the lowly, but the proud he perceives at a distance.
New International Version - UK   
Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.