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1 Samuel 2:7

Poverty and the vulnerableHumilityGod's power and sovereigntyMoney and wealth

5 They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

6 The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.

9 He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

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BSB
The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
KJV
The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
WEB
The LORD makes poor and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up.
ASV
Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.
DARBY
Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich, he bringeth low, also he lifteth up:
BLB
YHWH makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and He exalts.
ÅB
Herren gjør fattig og gjør rik; han nedtrykker, og han opphøyer;
OTB
Herren ydmyker og beriker;
Han senker og Han opphøyer.
B1930
Herren gjør fattig og gjør rik; han nedtrykker, og han ophøier;

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