1 Samuel 2:9

He will preserve the feet of his holy ones, and the impious will be silenced in darkness. For no man will prevail by his own strength.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

8He raises up the indigent from the dust, and he lifts up the poor from filth, so that they may sit with princes, and take hold of a throne of glory. For the hinges of the earth belong to the Lord, and he has placed the globe upon them.

10The adversaries of the Lord will dread him. And over them, he will thunder in the heavens. The Lord will judge the parts of the earth, and he will give dominion to his king, and he will lift up the horn of his Christ.”

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:3He loved the people; all the holy ones are in his hand. And those who approach his feet shall receive from his doctrine.

1 Samuel 25:26Now therefore, my lord, as your soul lives, and as the Lord lives, who has kept your hand to yourself, and has prevented you from coming to blood: now, let your enemies be like Nabal, and like all those who are seeking evil for my lord.

Job 5:24And you will know that your home has peace, and, concerning your appearance, you will not sin.

Job 40:13His bones are like pipes of brass; his cartilage is like plates of iron.

Psalms 33:16The eyes of the Lord are on the just, and his ears are with their prayers.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 2:2-11

Hannah's Song. ( b. c. 1137.) 1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the Lord , mine horn is exalted in the Lord : my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. 2 There is none holy as the Lord : for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. 3 Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed. 4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that… Read the whole commentary →

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