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1 Samuel 2:4-8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Samuel 2:4-8
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 The bows of the mighty are broken,
but the feeble gird on strength.(A)
5 Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread,
but those who were hungry are fat with spoil.
The barren has borne seven,
but she who has many children is forlorn.(B)
6 The Lord kills and brings to life;
he brings down to Sheol and raises up.(C)
7 The Lord makes poor and makes rich;
he brings low; he also exalts.(D)
8 He raises up the poor from the dust;
he lifts the needy from the ash heap
to make them sit with princes
and inherit a seat of honor.
For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s,
and on them he has set the world.(E)
1 Samuel 2:4-8
New International Version
1 Samuel 2:4-8
New International Version
4 “The bows of the warriors are broken,(A)
but those who stumbled are armed with strength.(B)
5 Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
but those who were hungry(C) are hungry no more.
She who was barren(D) has borne seven children,
but she who has had many sons pines away.
6 “The Lord brings death and makes alive;(E)
he brings down to the grave and raises up.(F)
7 The Lord sends poverty and wealth;(G)
he humbles and he exalts.(H)
8 He raises(I) the poor(J) from the dust(K)
and lifts the needy(L) from the ash heap;
he seats them with princes
and has them inherit a throne of honor.(M)
“For the foundations(N) of the earth are the Lord’s;
on them he has set the world.
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