1 Samuel 2:7

New International Reader's Version

The Lord makes people poor. He also makes people rich. He brings people down. He also lifts people up.

Cross References

2 Kings 9:6

Jehu got up and went into the house. Then the prophet poured the oil on Jehu’s head. He announced, “The Lord is the God of Israel. He says, ‘I am anointing you as king over the Lord’s people Israel.

1 Chronicles 29:12

Wealth and honor come from you. You are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power. You can give honor and strength to everyone.

2 Chronicles 32:27

Hezekiah was very rich. He received great honor. He made storerooms for his silver and gold. He also made them for his jewels, spices, shields and all kinds of expensive things.

2 Chronicles 32:29

He built villages. He gained large numbers of flocks and herds. God had made him very rich.

Job 1:21

He said, “I was born naked. And I’ll leave here naked. The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away. May the name of the Lord be praised.”

Job 40:12

Look at proud people and make them humble. Crush evil people right where they are.

Job 5:11

He lifts up people who are lowly in spirit. He lifts up those who are sad. He keeps them safe.

Psalm 102:10

You were very angry with me. So you picked me up and threw me away.

Psalm 75:7

God is the one who judges. He says to one person, “You are guilty.” To another he says, “You are not guilty.”

Psalm 75:8

In the hand of the Lord is a cup. It is full of wine mixed with spices. It is the wine of his anger. He pours it out. All the evil people on earth drink it down to the very last drop.

Proverbs 22:2

The Lord made rich people and poor people. That’s what they have in common.

Isaiah 2:12

The Lord who rules over all has set apart a day when he will judge. He has set it apart for all those who are proud and think they are important. He has set it apart for all those who brag about themselves. All of them will be brought low.

Jeremiah 49:15

The Lord says to Edom, “I will make you weak among the nations. They will hate you.

Ezekiel 17:24

All the trees in the forest will know that I bring down tall trees. I make short trees grow tall. I dry up green trees. And I make dry trees green.” “ ‘I have spoken. I will do this. I am the Lord.’ ”

James 4:10

Be humble in front of the Lord. And he will lift you up.