1 Samuel 2:7-8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 The Lord makes poor and makes rich,
humbles, and also exalts.
8 He raises the needy from the dust;
from the ash heap lifts up the poor,
To seat them with nobles
and make a glorious throne their heritage.
“For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s,
and he has set the world upon them.(A)
Psalm 113:7
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 He raises the needy from the dust,
lifts the poor from the ash heap,(A)
Luke 1:52
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
52 He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones
but lifted up the lowly.(A)
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