1 Samuel 2:7-9

Common English Bible

⁷ The Lord!
He makes poor, gives wealth,
    brings low, but also lifts up high!
⁸ God raises the poor from the dust,
    lifts up the needy from the garbage pile.
    God sits them with officials,
    gives them the seat of honor!
The pillars of the earth belong to the Lord;
    he set the world on top of them!
⁹ God guards the feet of his faithful ones,
    but the wicked die in darkness
        because no one succeeds by strength alone.