1 Samuel 2:7

Easy To Read Version

The Lord makes some people poor, and he makes other people rich. The Lord humbles some people, and he honors other people.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:6

Jehu got up and went into the house. Then the young prophet poured the oil on Jehu’s head. The young prophet said to Jehu, “The Lord God of Israel says, ‘I am anointing [106] you to be the new king over the Lord’s people, Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:12

Riches and honor come from you.\par You rule everything.\par You have the power and strength\par in your hand!\par And in your hand is the power\par to make anyone great and powerful!\par

2 Chronicles 32:27

Hezekiah had very much riches and honor. He made places to keep silver, gold, valuable jewels, spices, shields, and all kinds of things.

2 Chronicles 32:29

Hezekiah also built many towns, and he got many flocks of sheep and cattle. God gave Hezekiah very much wealth.

Job 1:21

He said:

Job 40:12

Yes, Job! Look at those proud people\par and make them humble.\par Crush evil people where they stand.\par

Job 5:11

God raises up the humble person,\par and he makes a sad person very happy.\par

Psalm 102:10

Why? Because you are angry at me, Lord.\par You lifted me up\par and then you threw me away.\par

Psalm 75:7

God is the judge.\par And God decides who will be important.\par God lifts up one person\par and makes him important,\par God brings down another person\par and makes him not important.\par

Psalm 75:8

\{God is ready to punish evil people.\}\par The Lord has a cup in his hand.\par That cup is filled with poisoned wine.\par He will pour this wine (punishment),\par and wicked people will drink it\par to the last drop.\par

Proverbs 22:2

Rich people and poor people are the same. The Lord made them all.

Isaiah 2:12

The Lord has a special day planned. On that day, the Lord will punish the proud and boastful people. Then those proud people will be made not important.

Jeremiah 49:15

Edom, I will make you become not important.\par Every person will hate you.\par

Ezekiel 17:24

“Then the other trees will know that\par I make tall trees fall to the ground,\par and I make small trees grow tall.\par I make green trees become dry,\par and I make dry trees become green.\par I am the Lord.\par If I say that I will do something,\par then I will do it!”\par

James 4:10

Be humble before the Lord, and he will make you great.