Those who were full hire themselves out for bread,
But those who were hungry cease to be hungry.
(A)Even the infertile woman gives birth to seven,
But (B)she who has many children languishes.
(C)The Lord puts to death and makes alive;
(D)He brings down to [a]Sheol and brings up.
(E)The Lord makes poor and rich;
(F)He humbles, He also exalts.

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Footnotes

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

Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
    but those who were hungry(A) are hungry no more.
She who was barren(B) has borne seven children,
    but she who has had many sons pines away.

“The Lord brings death and makes alive;(C)
    he brings down to the grave and raises up.(D)
The Lord sends poverty and wealth;(E)
    he humbles and he exalts.(F)

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