Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

Bible References

Maketh

Deuteronomy 8:17
And you say in your heart, My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.
Job 1:21
And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there: the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Job 5:11
To set up on high those that are low; that those who mourn may be lifted to safety.
Psalm 102:10
Because of your indignation and your wrath: for you have lifted me up, and cast me down.

Bringeth

Psalm 75:7
But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another.
Isaiah 2:12
For the day of the LORD of hosts shall come upon everyone that is proud and lofty, and upon everyone that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:
James 1:9
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

General references

Genesis 13:2
And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.
Psalm 49:2
Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
Jeremiah 49:15
For, lo, I will make you small among the nations, and despised among men.
Obadiah 1:2
Behold, I have made you small among the nations: you are greatly despised.