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1 Samuel 2:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible
1 Samuel 2:7-9
1599 Geneva Bible
7 The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich: bringeth low, and exalteth.
8 (A)He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among [a]princes, and to make them inherit the seat of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the [b]Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.
9 He will keep the feet of his Saints, and the wicked shall keep silence in darkness: for in his own might shall no man be strong.
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- 1 Samuel 2:8 He prefereth to honor, and putteth down according to his own will, though man’s judgment be contrary.
- 1 Samuel 2:8 Therefore he may dispose all things according to his will.
1 Samuel 2:7-9
New International Version
1 Samuel 2:7-9
New International Version
7 The Lord sends poverty and wealth;(A)
he humbles and he exalts.(B)
8 He raises(C) the poor(D) from the dust(E)
and lifts the needy(F) from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes
and has them inherit a throne of honor.(G)
“For the foundations(H) of the earth are the Lord’s;
on them he has set the world.
9 He will guard the feet(I) of his faithful servants,(J)
but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness.(K)
“It is not by strength(L) that one prevails;
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