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1 Samuel 2:7-9
Modern English Version
1 Samuel 2:7-9
Modern English Version
7 The Lord makes poor and makes rich;
He brings low and lifts up.
8 He raises up the poor out of the dust
and lifts up the oppressed from the dunghill
to make them sit with princes
and inherit a throne of glory.
“For the pillars of the earth belong to the Lord,
and He has set the world upon them.
9 He will guard the feet of His saints,
but the wicked will be silent in darkness.
“For by strength shall no man prevail.
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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