1 Samuel 2:7
The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich: he bringeth low and also lifteth up.
Leeser Tanakh
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 strength of my hand have gotten me this wealth.
2 Chronicles 32:27And Hezekiah had riches and honor in exceeding abundance; and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of costly 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; may the name of the Lord be blessed.
Psalms 75:7(75:8) But God is the judge: he lowereth one, and lifteth up another,
Psalms 102:10(102:11) Because of thy indignation and thy wrath; for thou hadst lifted me up, and hast cast me down.
Isaiah 2:12For there is a day [of judgment] unto the Lord of hosts over every proud and lofty one; and over every exalted one, that he 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 →