For great are you, Lord, and you look kindly on what is…
“For great are you, Lord, and you look kindly on what is humble, but the lofty-minded you regard from afar. Only to those whose hearts are crushed do you draw close. You will not let yourself be found by the proud, nor even by those who in their inquisitive skill count stars or grains of sand, or measure the expanses of heaven, or trace the paths of the planets.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine favor is shown to the humble and broken‑hearted, while the proud and overly intellectual are distant
In simple terms: God helps the modest and sorrowful, not the arrogant or overly analytical
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and openness to divine grace
Themes
humility
spirituality
divine favor
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
scriptural
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- spiritual guidance
- humble service
- overcoming pride
Key Concepts
theology
human nature
pride
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pride block spiritual connection?
- What practices foster humility?
A Different Perspective
Even the humble must act; divine favor is not automatic