1 Samuel 2:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Our LORD, you are the one who makes us rich or poor. You put some in high positions and bring disgrace on others.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:6

So Jehu got up and went inside. The prophet poured olive oil on Jehu's head and told him: The LORD God of Israel has this message for you: “I am the LORD, and I have chosen you to be king of my people Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:12

and you rule with strength and power. You make people rich and powerful and famous.

2 Chronicles 32:27

Hezekiah was very rich, and everyone respected him. He built special rooms to store the silver, the gold, the precious stones and spices, the shields, and the other valuable possessions.

2 Chronicles 32:29

God made Hezekiah extremely rich, so he bought even more sheep, goats, and cattle. And he built towns where he could keep all these animals.

Job 1:21

and said: “We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The LORD alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the LORD!”

Job 5:11

He protects the sorrowful and lifts up those who have been disgraced.

Psalm 102:10

because you are furious and have thrown me aside.

Psalm 75:7

You are the one who judges. You can take away power and give it to others.

Psalm 75:8

You hold in your hand a cup filled with wine, strong and foaming. You will pour out some for every sinful person on this earth, and they will have to drink until it is gone.

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and the poor are all created by the LORD.

Isaiah 2:12

The LORD All-Powerful has chosen a day when those who are proud and conceited will be put down.

Jeremiah 49:15

Your nation will be small, yet hated by other nations.

Ezekiel 17:24

Every tree in the forest will know that I, the LORD, can bring down tall trees and help short ones grow. I dry up green trees and make dry ones green. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will keep my word.

James 4:10

Be humble in the Lord's presence, and he will honour you.