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The bows of the powerful are broken. But the weak are dressed in strength. Those who were full go out to work for bread. But those who were hungry are filled. She who could not give birth has given birth to seven. But she who has many children has become weak. The Lord kills and brings to life. He brings down to the grave, and He raises up.

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“The bows of the warriors are broken,(A)
    but those who stumbled are armed with strength.(B)
Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
    but those who were hungry(C) are hungry no more.
She who was barren(D) has borne seven children,
    but she who has had many sons pines away.

“The Lord brings death and makes alive;(E)
    he brings down to the grave and raises up.(F)

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