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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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The Lord sends poverty and wealth;(A)
    he humbles and he exalts.(B)
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.
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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