1 Samuel 2:9

He will take care of those who trust him, but the wicked vanish into the darkness, for people don't succeed through their 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 helps the poor up from the dust; he raises the lowborn from the trash pile and seats them with the upper class in places of honor. For the foundations of the earth belong to the Lord, and he has placed the world on them.

10The Lord crushes his enemies, he thunders against them from heaven. He rules the whole earth; he strengthens his king, and gives power to the one he has anointed.”

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 33:3How much you love the people; you hold all the holy ones in your hand. They sit down at your feet to listen to your words:

1 Samuel 25:26Now, sir, as the Lord lives and as you live, the Lord has kept you from shedding blood and from taking your own revenge. Sir, may your enemies and those who want to do you harm be like Nabal.

Job 5:24You will be certain that your home is safe, for you will go to where you live and find nothing missing.

Job 40:13Bury them in the dust; lock them away in the grave.

Psalms 33:16Even the greatest army cannot save a king; the greatest strength cannot save a warrior.

Psalms 37:28For the Lord loves fairness and he will never abandon those who are trustworthy. He will protect them forever. But the children of the wicked will die.

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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