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href="/bsb/psalms/113.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/113.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/113.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He stoops to look down on heaven and on earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/113.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/113.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/113.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who humbleth <i>himself</i> to behold <i>the things that are</i> in heaven, and in the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/113.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who humbles Himself to behold <i>The things that are</i> in the heavens and in the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/113.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who looks far down to The heavens and the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/113.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who humbles Himself to behold The things that are in heaven and in the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/113.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who humbles Himself to behold <i>The things that are</i> in heaven and in the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/113.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The One who brings Himself low to see <i>The things</i> in heaven and on the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/113.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who humbles Himself to regard The heavens and the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/113.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/113.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />who stoops down to look on the heavens and the earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/113.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />That humbleth himself to behold The things that are in heaven and in the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/113.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and he looks down to see the heavens and the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/113.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />That humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/113.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He bends down to look at heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/113.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />but he bends down to see the heavens and the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/113.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />yet stooping low to observe the sky and the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/113.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/113.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He bends down to look at the sky and the earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/113.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Who stoops down to see in heaven and in the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/113.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/113.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who stoops down to see in heaven and in the earth? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/113.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He is humbling [Himself] to look "" On the heavens and on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/113.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He is humbling Himself to look On the heavens and on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/113.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To see those being humbled in the heavens and in the earth?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/113.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />and looketh down on the low things in heaven and in earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/113.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 112:6>and who gazes upon the humble things in heaven and on earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/113.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />looking down on heaven and earth? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/113.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who looks far down on the heavens and the earth?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/113.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Yet who beholds the things that are in the deep, in heaven, and in the earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/113.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he sees into the depths in Heaven and in the Earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/113.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />That looketh down low Upon heaven and upon the earth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/113.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and <i>yet</i> looks upon the low things in heaven, and on the earth:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/113-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14442" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/113.htm">The LORD Exalts the Humble</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8213.htm" title="8213: ham·maš·pî·lî (Art:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-msc) -- To be or become low, to be abased. A primitive root; to depress or sink.">He humbles Himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: lir·’ō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">to behold</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: baš·šā·ma·yim (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ū·ḇā·’ā·reṣ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and the earth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></span><br />For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Philippians 2:6-8</a></span><br />Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, / but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-1.htm">Isaiah 66:1-2</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Luke 1:48-49</a></span><br />For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. / For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a></span><br />But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></span><br />Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/6-18.htm">2 Chronicles 6:18</a></span><br />But will God indeed dwell with man upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/22-12.htm">Job 22:12</a></span><br />Is not God as high as the heavens? Look at the highest stars, how lofty they are!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/2-9.htm">Hebrews 2:9</a></span><br />But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Psalm 138:6</a></span><br />Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a></span><br />He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-22.htm">Isaiah 40:22</a></span><br />He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth; its dwellers are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-13.htm">John 3:13</a></span><br />No one has ascended into heaven except the One who descended from heaven—the Son of Man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/8-4.htm">Psalm 8:4</a></span><br />what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who humbles himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!</p><p class="hdg">humbleth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/11-4.htm">Psalm 11:4</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne <i>is</i> in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/4-18.htm">Job 4:18</a></b></br> Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-15.htm">Job 15:15</a></b></br> Behold, he putteth no trust in his saints; yea, the heavens are not clean in his sight.</p><p class="hdg">in heaven.</p><p class="hdg">in the earth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/138-6.htm">Psalm 138:6</a></b></br> Though the LORD <i>be</i> high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a></b></br> For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name <i>is</i> Holy; I dwell in the high and holy <i>place</i>, with him also <i>that is</i> of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-2.htm">Isaiah 66:2</a></b></br> For all those <i>things</i> hath mine hand made, and all those <i>things</i> have been, saith the LORD: but to this <i>man</i> will I look, <i>even</i> to <i>him that is</i> poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/112-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-17.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/107-26.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/113-4.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-29.htm">Humbles</a> <a href="/psalms/107-12.htm">Humbleth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-7.htm">Humbling</a> <a href="/psalms/107-39.htm">Low</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-1.htm">Stoops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/114-7.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-10.htm">Far</a> <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/115-3.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-5.htm">Humbles</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-23.htm">Humbleth</a> <a href="/daniel/10-12.htm">Humbling</a> <a href="/psalms/113-7.htm">Low</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-1.htm">Stoops</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 113</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his excellence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/113-6.htm">For his mercy</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This is a profound expression of God's character, emphasizing His willingness to be involved in the affairs of the world. The idea of God humbling Himself is echoed in <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a>, where Christ, though in the form of God, took on human likeness and humbled Himself to the point of death on a cross. This act of humility is central to the Christian understanding of God's nature and His relationship with humanity.<p><b>to behold</b><br>The act of beholding suggests a deliberate and attentive observation. In the biblical context, this implies that God is not distant or detached from His creation but is actively watching over it. This is consistent with the biblical portrayal of God as omniscient and omnipresent, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/139.htm">Psalm 139:1-4</a>, where God is described as knowing everything about us. The idea that God beholds His creation also underscores His role as a just and righteous judge, who sees all actions and intentions.<p><b>the heavens and the earth</b><br>This phrase encompasses the entirety of creation, both the celestial and terrestrial realms. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the heavens were often associated with the divine realm, while the earth was the domain of human activity. By stating that God beholds both, the psalmist affirms God's sovereignty over all creation. This is reminiscent of <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>, where God is the creator of the heavens and the earth, establishing His authority over all things. Theologically, this also points to the interconnectedness of the spiritual and physical realms, with God as the ultimate ruler of both.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as humbling Himself to observe His creation, both in the heavens and on the earth. This highlights His transcendence and immanence.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens_and_earth.htm">Heavens and Earth</a></b><br>These represent the entirety of creation. The heavens often symbolize the spiritual realm or the universe, while the earth represents the physical world and humanity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_transcendence_and_immanence.htm">God's Transcendence and Immanence</a></b><br>God is both above all creation and intimately involved with it. His willingness to humble Himself to observe His creation demonstrates His care and concern for the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_god.htm">The Humility of God</a></b><br>God's humility is a model for us. Just as He humbles Himself to engage with His creation, we are called to humble ourselves in our relationships with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_of_god.htm">The Majesty of God</a></b><br>Despite His majesty and power, God chooses to engage with the world. This should inspire awe and worship, recognizing that the Creator of the universe is attentive to His creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_attention_to_detail.htm">God's Attention to Detail</a></b><br>God's observation of the heavens and the earth suggests His attention to detail and His involvement in the minutiae of life. This reassures us that no aspect of our lives is too small for His notice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_113.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 113</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_must_god_'stoop'_if_omnipresent.htm">(Psalm 113:6) Why does an omnipresent God need to “stoop down” to look at the heavens and the earth, implying a physical movement that seems contradictory to an all-seeing deity? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_theopathy_mean.htm">What are notable paradoxes found in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/isaiah_57_15__how_is_god_both_high_and_omnipresent.htm">Isaiah 57:15: How can God 'dwell in a high and holy place' yet also be fully omnipresent, and does this passage contradict or align with similar descriptions elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_or_what_is_god.htm">Who or what is God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/113.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Humbleth himself.</span>--Contrast this condescension with the <span class= "ital">indifference </span>to human joys and sorrows which heathen deities were said to show.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/113.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth.</span> It is a condescension in God to regard even "the things that are in heaven," since the very "heavens are not clean in his sight" (<a href="/job/15-15.htm">Job 15:15</a>). Much more is it a condescension in him to behold the gross material things of earth. Yet he gives them his constant care and attention, since otherwise they would cease to be. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/113-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He humbles Himself</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽמַּשְׁפִּילִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ham·maš·pî·lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8213.htm">Strong's 8213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become low, to be abased</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to behold</span><br /><span class="heb">לִרְא֑וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lir·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heavens</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשָּׁמַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/113-6.htm">Psalm 113:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/113-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 113:6 Who stoops down to see in heaven (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/113-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 113:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 113:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/113-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 113:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 113:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>