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Daniel 2:21
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Daniel 2:21
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21 And He changes (A)the times and the seasons;
(B)He removes kings and raises up kings;
(C)He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have understanding.
Psalm 75:5-7
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Psalm 75:5-7
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5 Do not lift up your horn on high;
Do not speak with [a]a stiff neck.’ ”
6 For exaltation comes neither from the east
Nor from the west nor from the south.
7 But (A)God is the Judge:
(B)He puts down one,
And exalts another.
Footnotes
- Psalm 75:5 Insolent pride
Psalm 75:5-7
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Psalm 75:5-7
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5 Do not lift your horns against heaven;
do not speak so defiantly.(A)’”
Psalm 31:14-15
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Psalm 31:14-15
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14 But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”
15 My times are in Your (A)hand;
Deliver me from the hand of my enemies,
And from those who persecute me.
Psalm 31:14-15
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Psalm 31:14-15
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Psalm 113:7-8
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Psalm 113:7-8
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7 (A)He raises the poor out of the dust,
And lifts the (B)needy out of the ash heap,
8 That He may (C)seat him with princes—
With the princes of His people.
Psalm 113:7-8
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Psalm 113:7-8
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Daniel 4:17
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Daniel 4:17
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17 ‘This decision is by the decree of the watchers,
And the sentence by the word of the holy ones,
In order (A)that the living may know
(B)That the Most High rules in the kingdom of men,
(C)Gives it to whomever He will,
And sets over it the (D)lowest of men.’
Daniel 4:17
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Daniel 4:17
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Daniel 7:25
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Daniel 7:25
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25 (A)He shall speak pompous words against the Most High,
Shall (B)persecute[a] the saints of the Most High,
And shall (C)intend to change times and law.
Then (D)the saints shall be given into his hand
(E)For a time and times and half a time.
Footnotes
- Daniel 7:25 Lit. wear out
Daniel 7:25
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Daniel 7:25
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25 He will speak against the Most High(A) and oppress his holy people(B) and try to change the set times(C) and the laws. The holy people will be delivered into his hands for a time, times and half a time.[a](D)
Footnotes
- Daniel 7:25 Or for a year, two years and half a year
Daniel 4:32
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Daniel 4:32
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32 And (A)they shall drive you from men, and your dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field. They shall make you eat grass like oxen; and seven [a]times shall pass over you, until you know that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men, and gives it to whomever He chooses.”
Footnotes
- Daniel 4:32 Possibly years
Daniel 4:32
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Daniel 4:32
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32 You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.”(A)
Proverbs 8:15-16
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Proverbs 8:15-16
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15 (A)By me kings reign,
And rulers decree justice.
16 By me princes rule, and nobles,
All the judges of [a]the earth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 8:16 MT, Syr., Tg., Vg. righteousness; LXX, Bg., some mss. and editions earth
Proverbs 8:15-16
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Proverbs 8:15-16
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- Proverbs 8:16 Some Hebrew manuscripts and Septuagint; other Hebrew manuscripts all righteous rulers
James 3:15-17
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James 3:15-17
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15 (A)This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For (B)where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. 17 But (C)the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, (D)without partiality (E)and without hypocrisy.
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James 3:15-17
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James 3:15-17
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15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven(A) but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.(B) 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,(C) there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven(D) is first of all pure; then peace-loving,(E) considerate, submissive, full of mercy(F) and good fruit, impartial and sincere.(G)
2 Chronicles 1:10-12
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2 Chronicles 1:10-12
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10 (A)Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may (B)go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of Yours?”
11 (C)Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king— 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as (D)none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”
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2 Chronicles 1:10-12
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2 Chronicles 1:10-12
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10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead(A) this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
11 God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth,(B) possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and honor,(C) such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.(D)”
Acts 13:21-22
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Acts 13:21-22
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21 (A)And afterward they asked for a king; so God gave them (B)Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. 22 And (C)when He had removed him, (D)He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, (E)‘I have found David the son of Jesse, (F)a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’
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Acts 13:21-22
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Acts 13:21-22
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21 Then the people asked for a king,(A) and he gave them Saul(B) son of Kish, of the tribe of Benjamin,(C) who ruled forty years. 22 After removing Saul,(D) he made David their king.(E) God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart;(F) he will do everything I want him to do.’(G)
James 1:5
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James 1:5
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5 (A)If any of you lacks wisdom, (B)let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and (C)it will be given to him.
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James 1:5
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James 1:5
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5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,(A) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.(B)
Luke 1:51-52
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Luke 1:51-52
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51 (A)He has shown strength with His arm;
(B)He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52 (C)He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
And exalted the lowly.
Luke 1:51-52
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Luke 1:51-52
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