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The Lord makes some people poor,
    and others he makes rich.
He makes some people humble,
    and others he makes great.
The Lord raises the poor up from the dust,
    and he lifts the needy from the ashes.
He lets the poor sit with princes
    and receive a throne of honor.

“The foundations of the earth belong to the Lord,
    and the Lord set the world upon them.
He protects those who are loyal to him,
    but evil people will be silenced in darkness.
    Power is not the key to success.

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