1 Samuel 2:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

Our Lord, you break the bows of warriors, but you give strength to everyone who stumbles.

Cross References

Psalm 76:3

There you destroyed fiery arrows, shields, swords, and all the other weapons.

Psalm 37:15

But they will be killed by their own swords, and their arrows will be broken.

Philippians 4:13

Christ gives me the strength to face anything.

Psalm 46:9

God brings wars to an end all over the world. He breaks the arrows, shatters the spears, and burns the shields.

Hebrews 11:34

and put out raging fires and escaped from the swords of their enemies. Although they were weak, they were given the strength and power to chase foreign armies away.

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he replied, “My gift of undeserved grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly brag about how weak I am.

Psalm 37:17

The wicked will lose all of their power, but the Lord gives strength to everyone who is good.

Jeremiah 37:10

Even if you could defeat their entire army, their wounded survivors would still be able to leave their tents and set Jerusalem on fire.

Isaiah 10:4

How will you escape being captured or killed? The Lord is still angry, and he isn't through with you yet!

Ephesians 6:14

Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor.

Hebrews 11:32

What else can I say? There isn't enough time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets.

Psalm 18:39

You helped me win victories, and you forced my attackers to fall victim to me.

Psalm 46:10

Our God says, “Calm down, and learn that I am God! All nations on earth will honor me.”

Isaiah 40:29

The Lord gives strength to those who are weary.

Jeremiah 51:56

An enemy will attack and destroy Babylon. Its soldiers will be captured and their weapons broken, because I am a God who takes revenge against nations for what they do.