1 Samuel 2:4-6

New American Standard Bible

⁴^(A)The bows of the mighty are broken to pieces,
^(B)But those who have stumbled strap on strength.
⁵Those who were full hire themselves out for bread,
But those who were hungry cease to be hungry.
^(C)Even the infertile woman gives birth to seven,
But ^(D)she who has many children languishes.
⁶^(E)The Lord puts to death and makes alive;
^(F)He brings down to ^[a]Sheol and brings up.

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1 Samuel 2:6 I.e., the netherworld

1 Samuel 2:4-6

New International Version

⁴“The bows of the warriors are broken,^(A)
    but those who stumbled are armed with strength.^(B)
⁵Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
    but those who were hungry^(C) are hungry no more.
She who was barren^(D) has borne seven children,
    but she who has had many sons pines away.