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1 Samuel 2:6-8
English Standard Version
1 Samuel 2:6-8
English Standard Version
6 (A)The Lord kills and brings to life;
he brings down to Sheol and raises up.
7 (B)The Lord makes poor and makes rich;
(C)he brings low and he exalts.
8 (D)He raises up the poor from the dust;
he lifts the needy from the ash heap
(E)to make them sit with princes
and inherit a seat of honor.
(F)For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's,
and on them he has set the world.
1 Samuel 2:6-8
New International Version
1 Samuel 2:6-8
New International Version
6 “The Lord brings death and makes alive;(A)
he brings down to the grave and raises up.(B)
7 The Lord sends poverty and wealth;(C)
he humbles and he exalts.(D)
8 He raises(E) the poor(F) from the dust(G)
and lifts the needy(H) from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes
and has them inherit a throne of honor.(I)
“For the foundations(J) of the earth are the Lord’s;
on them he has set the world.
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