1 Samuel 2:7

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

When you succeed do not brag: 'I am rich. I earned it all myself.'

He said: I was born with nothing (naked), and I will die with nothing. Jehovah gave, and now he has taken away. Blessed be the name of Jehovah!

He sets on high the lowly people. He lifts those who mourn to safety.

This is because of your indignation and your anger. You have lifted me up and cast me away.

God is the Judge; He brings down one and exalts another.

All who are proud will be humbled. Jehovah of Hosts will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited.

Let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position (exaltation).

Humble yourselves in the presence of God, and he will exalt you.

Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold.

Listen you common people and important ones, rich people and poor ones.

Edom, I will make you the smallest of nations and despised among humanity.

Behold, I have made you small among the nations! You are greatly despised.