1 Samuel 2:7

God's Word

The Lord causes poverty and grants wealth. He humbles ⌞people⌟; he also promotes them.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:6

Jehu got up and went into the house. The prophet poured olive oil on his head and told him, “This is what the Lord God of Israel says: I have anointed you king of the Lord’s people, ⌞king⌟ of Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:12

Riches and honor are in front of you. You rule everything. You hold power and strength in your hands, and you can make anyone great and strong.

2 Chronicles 32:27

Hezekiah became richer and was highly honored. He prepared storerooms for himself to hold silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuables.

2 Chronicles 32:29

He made cities for himself because he had many sheep and cattle. God had given him a lot of property.

Job 1:21

He said, “Naked I came from my mother, and naked I will return. The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away! May the name of the Lord be praised.”

Job 40:12

Look at all who are arrogant, and humble them. Crush wicked people wherever they are.

Job 5:11

He places lowly people up high. He lifts those who mourn to safety.

Psalm 102:10

because of your hostility and anger, because you have picked me up and thrown me away.

Psalm 75:7

God alone is the judge. He punishes one person and rewards another.

Psalm 75:8

A cup is in the Lord’s hand. (Its foaming wine is thoroughly mixed with spices.) He will empty it, ⌞and⌟ all the wicked people on earth will have to drink every last drop.

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord is the maker of them all.

Isaiah 2:12

The Lord of Armies will have his day against all who are arrogant and conceited and all who are proud of themselves (they will be humbled),

Jeremiah 49:15

“Edom, I will make you the smallest of nations and despised among humanity.

Ezekiel 17:24

Then all the trees in the field will know that I am the Lord. I cut down tall trees, and I make small trees grow tall. I dry up green trees, and I make dry trees grow. I, the Lord, have spoken, and I will do it.’ ”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the Lord’s presence. Then he will give you a high position.