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The Lord makes poor and makes rich. He brings low and He lifts up. He lifts the poor from the dust. He lifts those in need from the ashes. He makes them sit with rulers and receive a seat of honor. For what holds the earth belongs to the Lord. He has set the world in its place. He watches over the steps of His good people. But the sinful ones will be made quiet in darkness. For a man will not win by strength.

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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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