1 Samuel 2:4

The weapons of the powerful are shattered, while those who stumble along are made strong.

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In The King James Version

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

In Context

3Don't speak so conceitedly! Don't talk so arrogantly! For the Lord is a God who knows everything—doesn't he judge what you do?

5Those who used to have plenty of food now have to work to earn a crust, while those who used to be hungry now have become fat. The woman who was childless now has seven children, while the woman with many children fades away.

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Cross References

Psalms 37:17For the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord supports those who do right.

Psalms 46:10Stop fighting! Recognize I am God! I am the ruler of the nations; I am the ruler of the earth.

Isaiah 10:4All you'll be able to do is to bow down as prisoners, or lie among the dead! In all of this he is still angry and his hand is still raised.

Jeremiah 37:10In fact, even if you were able to kill the whole Babylonian army attacking you, leaving only wounded men in their tents, they would still get up and burn this city down.

2 Corinthians 4:9We are persecuted, but never abandoned by God. We are knocked down, but not dead yet!

Ephesians 6:14So stand up, wrap the belt of truth around your waist, tie on the breastplate of justice and the right,

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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