1 Samuel 2:7
The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich; He bringeth low, He also lifteth up.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
In Context
6The LORD killeth, and maketh alive; He bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:17and thou say in thy heart: 'My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth.'
2 Chronicles 32:27And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour; and he provided him treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of goodly vessels;
Job 1:21And he said; naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither; the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Psalms 75:7(75-8) For God is judge; He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.
Psalms 102:10(102-11) Because of Thine indignation and Thy wrath; for Thou hast taken me up, and cast me away.
Isaiah 2:12For the LORD of hosts hath a day upon all that is proud and lofty, and upon all that is lifted up, and it shall be brought low;
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 →