Psalm 75:7
For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.
Psalm 50:6
The heavens declare his fairness, for God is judge. (Selah)
1 Samuel 2:7-8
The Lord impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts.
1 Samuel 15:23
For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and presumption is like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king."
1 Samuel 15:28
Samuel said to him, "The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel from you this day and has given it to one of your colleagues who is better than you!
1 Samuel 16:1
The Lord said to Samuel, "How long do you intend to mourn for Saul? I have rejected him as king over Israel. Fill your horn with olive oil and go! I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem, for I have selected a king for myself from among his sons."
2 Samuel 3:17-18
Abner advised the elders of Israel, "Previously you were wanting David to be your king.
2 Samuel 5:2
In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the real leader in Israel. The Lord said to you, 'You will shepherd my people Israel; you will rule over Israel.'"
2 Samuel 6:21
David replied to Michal, "It was before the Lord! I was celebrating before the Lord, who chose me over your father and his entire family and appointed me as leader over the Lord's people Israel.
Psalm 58:11
Then observers will say, "Yes indeed, the godly are rewarded! Yes indeed, there is a God who judges in the earth!"
Psalm 113:7-8
He raises the poor from the dirt, and lifts up the needy from the garbage pile,
Psalm 147:6
The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.
Jeremiah 27:4-8
Charge them to give their masters a message from me. Tell them, 'The Lord God of Israel who rules over all says to give your masters this message.
Daniel 2:21-22
He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;
Daniel 2:37
"You, O king, are the king of kings. The God of heaven has granted you sovereignty, power, strength, and honor.
Daniel 5:18
As for you, O king, the most high God bestowed on your father Nebuchadnezzar a kingdom, greatness, honor, and majesty.
Luke 1:52
He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;
John 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
Romans 11:15
For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?
Galatians 1:15
But when the one who set me apart from birth and called me by his grace was pleased