Luke 1:52

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

He drags strong rulers from their thrones and puts humble people in places of power.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 4:14

Even if you were not born into the royal family and have been a prisoner and poor, you can still be king.

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.

Amos 9:11

In the future, I will rebuild David's fallen kingdom. I will build it from its ruins and set it up again, just as it used to be.

Mark 6:3

Isn't he the carpenter, the son of Mary? Aren't James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon his brothers? Don't his sisters still live here in our town?” The people were very unhappy because of what he was doing.

Luke 14:11

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.

Luke 18:14

Then Jesus said, “When the two men went home, it was the tax collector and not the Pharisee who was pleasing to God. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.”

James 4:10

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

1 Samuel 2:4

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