1 Samuel 2:7

Holman Christian Standard Bible

The Lord brings poverty and gives wealth; He humbles and He exalts.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:6

So Jehu got up and went into the house. The young prophet poured the oil on his head and said, “This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anoint you king over the Lord’s people, Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:12

Riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler of everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and it is in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all.

2 Chronicles 32:27

Hezekiah had abundant riches and glory, and he made himself treasuries for silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and every desirable item.

2 Chronicles 32:29

He made cities for himself, and he acquired herds of sheep and cattle in abundance, for God gave him abundant possessions.

Job 1:21

saying: Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will leave this life. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Praise the name of Yahweh.

Job 40:12

Look on every proud person and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.

Job 5:11

He sets the lowly on high, and mourners are lifted to safety.

Psalm 102:10

because of Your indignation and wrath; for You have picked me up and thrown me aside.

Psalm 75:7

for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another.

Psalm 75:8

For there is a cup in the Lord’s hand, full of wine blended with spices, and He pours from it. All the wicked of the earth will drink, draining it to the dregs.

Proverbs 22:2

The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord made them both.

Isaiah 2:12

For a day belonging to the Lord of Hosts is coming against all that is proud and lofty, against all that is lifted up — it will be humbled —

Jeremiah 49:15

Look, I will certainly make you insignificant among the nations, despised among humanity.

Ezekiel 17:24

Then all the trees of the field will know that I am Yahweh. I bring down the tall tree, and make the low tree tall. I cause the green tree to wither and make the withered tree thrive. I, Yahweh, have spoken and I will do it.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.