1 Samuel 2:7 kjv — The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

King James Version

"The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up."

— 1 Samuel 2:7, King James Version

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

4

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

5

They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

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The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

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The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

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He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.

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He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

10

The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

1 Samuel 2:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:7 say?
1 Samuel 2:7 in the King James Version reads: “The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:7 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 2:7.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:7 in?
1 Samuel 2:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 2:7?
1 Samuel 2:7 reads (KJV): “The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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