Those who are full hire themselves out for food,
but those who are starving hunger no more.
The woman who is childless gives birth to seven,(A)
but the woman with many sons pines away.(B)
The Lord brings death and gives life;(C)
he sends some down to Sheol, and he raises others up.(D)
The Lord brings poverty and gives wealth;(E)
he humbles and he exalts.(F)

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Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
    but those who were hungry(A) are hungry no more.
She who was barren(B) has borne seven children,
    but she who has had many sons pines away.

“The Lord brings death and makes alive;(C)
    he brings down to the grave and raises up.(D)
The Lord sends poverty and wealth;(E)
    he humbles and he exalts.(F)

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