1 Samuel 2:9 nasb — "He keeps the feet of His godly ones, But the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; For not by might shall a man prevai…

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""He keeps the feet of His godly ones, But the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; For not by might shall a man prevail."

— 1 Samuel 2:9, NASB

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1 Samuel 2 — Context

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"The LORD kills and makes alive; He brings down to Sheol and raises up.

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"The LORD makes poor and rich; He brings low, He also exalts.

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"He raises the poor from the dust, He lifts the needy from the ash heap To make them sit with nobles, And inherit a seat of honor; For the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, And He set the world on them.

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"He keeps the feet of His godly ones, But the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; For not by might shall a man prevail.

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"Those who contend with the LORD will be shattered; Against them He will thunder in the heavens, The LORD will judge the ends of the earth; And He will give strength to His king, And will exalt the horn of His anointed."

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Then Elkanah went to his home at Ramah. But the boy ministered to the LORD before Eli the priest.

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Now the sons of Eli were worthless men; they did not know the LORD

1 Samuel 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 2:9 say?
1 Samuel 2:9 in the NASB reads: “"He keeps the feet of His godly ones, But the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; For not by might shall a man prevail.”
Where is 1 Samuel 2:9 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 2:9 in?
1 Samuel 2:9 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 2:9?
1 Samuel 2:9 reads (NASB): “"He keeps the feet of His godly ones, But the wicked ones are silenced in darkness; For not by might shall a man prevail.” 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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