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 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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, and lifteth up. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The Lord makes poor and makes rich; He brings low and He lifts up. American Standard Version (1901) Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up. Common English Bible The LORD! He makes poor, gives wealth, brings low, but also lifts up high! Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord impoverishes, and he enriches. He humbles, and he lifts up. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The Lord maketh poor and maketh rich: he humbleth and he exalteth. |
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.
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
Hezekiah had very much riches and honor. He made places to keep silver, gold, valuable jewels, spices, shields, and all kinds of things.
Hezekiah also built many towns, and he got many flocks of sheep and cattle. God gave Hezekiah very much wealth.
Yes, Job! Look at those proud people\par and make them humble.\par Crush evil people where they stand.\par
God raises up the humble person,\par and he makes a sad person very happy.\par
Why? Because you are angry at me, Lord.\par You lifted me up\par and then you threw me away.\par
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
\{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
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.
Edom, I will make you become not important.\par Every person will hate you.\par
“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