All the trees of the field will know that I am the Lord. I make the high tree low; I raise up the low tree. I make the green tree wither, and I make the dry tree sprout. I, the Lord, have spoken, and I will do it!'"

He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;

Those

"Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. "Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble."

And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Exalted

The everlasting God is a refuge, and underneath you are his eternal arms; he has driven out enemies before you, and has said, "Destroy!"

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

General references

then he promises, "I will send rain for your land in its season, the autumn and the spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine, and olive oil.