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1 Samuel 2:9-11
New Century Version
1 Samuel 2:9-11
New Century Version
9 He protects those who are loyal to him,
but evil people will be silenced in darkness.
Power is not the key to success.
10 The Lord destroys his enemies;
he will thunder in heaven against them.
The Lord will judge all the earth.
He will give power to his king
and make his appointed king strong.”
Eli’s Evil Sons
11 Then Elkanah went home to Ramah, but the boy continued to serve the Lord under Eli the priest.
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1 Samuel 2:9-11
New International Version
1 Samuel 2:9-11
New International Version
9 He will guard the feet(A) of his faithful servants,(B)
but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness.(C)
“It is not by strength(D) that one prevails;
10 those who oppose the Lord will be broken.(E)
The Most High will thunder(F) from heaven;
the Lord will judge(G) the ends of the earth.
11 Then Elkanah went home to Ramah,(J) but the boy ministered(K) before the Lord under Eli the priest.
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