1 Samuel 2:7

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

And you may think in your heart, 'My strength and the might of my hand {acquired this wealth for} me.'

Then he said, "Naked I came out from my mother's womb, and naked I will return there. Yahweh gives, and Yahweh takes. Let Yahweh's name be blessed."

to set [the] lowly on high, and [those] mourning are lifted to safety.

because of your indignation and anger, for you have picked me up and thrown me away.

rather God [is the] judge; one he brings low, and another he lifts up.

For [there is] a day for Yahweh of hosts against all of [the] proud and [the] lofty and against all that is lifted up and humble,

Now let the brother of humble circumstances boast in his high position,

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Now Abram [was] very wealthy in livestock, in silver, and in gold.

both low and high, rich and poor together.

"For look, I will make you small among the nations, despised by the humankind.

"Look, I will make you insignificant among the nations. You [will be] utterly despised!