Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor. “For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s; on them he has set the world. New Living Translation He lifts the poor from the dust and the needy from the garbage dump. He sets them among princes, placing them in seats of honor. For all the earth is the LORD’s, and he has set the world in order. English Standard Version He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and on them he has set the world. Berean Standard Bible He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. King James Bible 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. New King James Version He raises the poor from the dust And lifts the beggar from the ash heap, To set them among princes And make them inherit the throne of glory. “For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, And He has set the world upon them. New American Standard Bible “He raises the poor from the dust, He lifts the needy from the garbage heap To seat them with nobles, And He gives them a seat of honor as an inheritance; For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, And He set the world on them. NASB 1995 “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. NASB 1977 “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. Legacy Standard Bible He raises the poor from the dust; He exalts the needy from the ash heap To make them sit with nobles, And inherit a seat of glory; For the pillars of the earth are Yahweh’s, And He set the world on them. Amplified Bible “He raises up the poor from the dust, He lifts up the needy from the ash heap To make them sit with nobles, And inherit a seat of honor and glory; For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, And He set the land on them. Christian Standard Bible He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the trash heap. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s; he has set the world on them. Holman Christian Standard Bible He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the garbage pile. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s; He has set the world on them. American Standard Version He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, He lifteth up the needy from the dunghill, To make them sit with princes, And inherit the throne of glory: For the pillars of the earth are Jehovah's, And he hath set the world upon them. Contemporary English Version You lift the poor and homeless out of the garbage dump and give them places of honor in royal palaces. You set the world on foundations, and they belong to you. English Revised Version He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, he lifteth up the needy from the dunghill, to make them sit with princes, and inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, and he hath set the world upon them. GOD'S WORD® Translation He raises the poor from the dust. He lifts the needy from the trash heap in order to make them sit with nobles and even to make them inherit a glorious throne. "The pillars of the earth are the LORD's. He has set the world on them. Good News Translation He lifts the poor from the dust and raises the needy from their misery. He makes them companions of princes and puts them in places of honor. The foundations of the earth belong to the LORD; on them he has built the world. International Standard Version He raises the poor up from the dust, he lifts up the needy from the trash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. Indeed the pillars of the earth belong to the LORD, and he has set the world on them. Majority Standard Bible He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. NET Bible He lifts the weak from the dust; he raises the poor from the ash heap to seat them with princes and to bestow on them an honored position. The foundations of the earth belong to the LORD, and he has placed the world on them. New Heart English Bible He raises up the poor out of the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill, To make them sit with princes, and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD's. He has set the world on them. Webster's Bible Translation He raiseth the poor out of the dust, and lifteth 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. World English Bible He raises up the poor out of the dust. He lifts up the needy from the dunghill to make them sit with princes and inherit the throne of glory. For the pillars of the earth are Yahweh’s. He has set the world on them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe raises the poor from the dust, "" He lifts up the needy from a dunghill, "" To cause [them] to sit with nobles, "" Indeed, He causes them to inherit a throne of glory, "" For the fixtures of earth [are] of YHWH, "" And He sets the habitable world on them. Young's Literal Translation He raiseth from the dust the poor, From a dunghill He lifteth up the needy, To cause them to sit with nobles, Yea, a throne of honour He doth cause them to inherit, For to Jehovah are the fixtures of earth, And He setteth on them the habitable world. Smith's Literal Translation Raising up the weak from the dust, he will raise up the needy from the dung-hill to sit with the noble, and he will cause them to inherit a throne of glory, for to Jehovah the castings of the earth, and he will put the habitable globe upon them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe raiseth up the needy from the dust, and lifteth up the poor from the dunghill: that he may sit with princes, and hold the throne of glory. For the poles of the earth are the Lord's, and upon them he hath set the world. Catholic Public Domain Version He raises up the indigent from the dust, and he lifts up the poor from filth, so that they may sit with princes, and take hold of a throne of glory. For the hinges of the earth belong to the Lord, and he has placed the globe upon them. New American Bible He raises the needy from the dust; from the ash heap lifts up the poor, To seat them with nobles and make a glorious throne their heritage. “For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he has set the world upon them. New Revised Standard Version He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and on them he has set the world. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe raises up the poor out of the dust and lifts up the needy from the dung-hill, to set them with the princes and to make them inherit the throne of glory; for the depths of the earth are protected by the LORD, and he has set the world upon them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He raises the poor from the dust, and from a dung hill he lifts the afflicted to seat him with Princes, and will cause them to inherit a throne of glory! LORD JEHOVAH covers the depths of the earth and he set the habitable Earth upon them! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, He lifteth up the needy from the dung-hill, To make them sit with princes, And inherit the throne of glory; For the pillars of the earth are the LORD'S, And He hath set the world upon them. Brenton Septuagint Translation He lifts up the poor from the earth, and raises the needy from the dunghill; to seat him with the princes of the people, and causing them to inherit the throne of glory: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hannah's Prayer of Thanksgiving…7The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. 8He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. 9He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.… Cross References Psalm 113:7-8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. Luke 1:52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. Job 5:11 He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety. James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? Psalm 75:7 but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another. Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Psalm 107:41 But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks. Isaiah 41:17 The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. Proverbs 22:2 The rich and the poor have this in common: The LORD is Maker of them all. 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, Psalm 102:17 He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. Psalm 9:18 For the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed. Treasury of Scripture He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts 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 has set the world on them. the poor Job 2:8 And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes. Job 42:10-12 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before… Psalm 113:7,8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; … set them 1 Samuel 15:17 And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel? Genesis 41:14,40 Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh… 2 Samuel 7:8 Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: the pillars Job 38:4-6 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding… Psalm 24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Psalm 102:25 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands. Jump to Previous Ash Beggar Dunghill Dung-Hill Dust Earth Heap Honor Inherit Jehovah's Lifting Lifts Need Needy Nobles Pillars Poor Princes Raises Raiseth Seat Sit Throne WorldJump to Next Ash Beggar Dunghill Dung-Hill Dust Earth Heap Honor Inherit Jehovah's Lifting Lifts Need Needy Nobles Pillars Poor Princes Raises Raiseth Seat Sit Throne World1 Samuel 2 1. Hannah's song in thankfulness12. The sin of Eli's sons 18. Samuel's ministry 20. by Eli's blessing Hannah is more fruitful 22. Eli reproves his sons 27. A prophecy against Eli's house He raises the poor from the dust This phrase highlights God's power and compassion. The Hebrew word for "raises" is "קוּם" (qum), which means to rise or stand up. It signifies God's active intervention in the lives of the marginalized. The "poor" (דָּל, dal) refers to those who are economically and socially disadvantaged. "Dust" (עָפָר, afar) symbolizes lowliness and mortality, often associated with death or insignificance. This imagery reflects God's ability to transform the status of the humble, elevating them from their lowly state. and lifts the needy from the ash heap He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s and upon them He has set the world The pillars.--Or columns--Jerome, in the Vulgate, translates this unusual word by "hinges"--cardines terr?. Gesenius prefers the rendering "foundations." On the whole, the word used in the English Version, "pillars," is the best. Hebrew He raisesמֵקִ֨ים (mê·qîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand the poor דָּ֗ל (dāl) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin from the dust מֵעָפָ֜ר (mê·‘ā·p̄ār) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6083: Dust, clay, earth, mud and lifts יָרִ֣ים (yā·rîm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise the needy אֶבְי֔וֹן (’eḇ·yō·wn) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor from the ash heap. מֵֽאַשְׁפֹּת֙ (mê·’aš·pōṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 830: An ash heap, refuse heap, dunghill He seats [them] לְהוֹשִׁיב֙ (lə·hō·wō·šîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry among עִם־ (‘im-) Preposition Strong's 5973: With, equally with princes נְדִיבִ֔ים (nə·ḏî·ḇîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 5081: Voluntary, generous, magnanimous, a grandee and bestows on them יַנְחִלֵ֑ם (yan·ḥi·lêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5157: To inherit, to occupy, to bequeath, distribute, instate a throne וְכִסֵּ֥א (wə·ḵis·sê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne of honor. כָב֖וֹד (ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness For כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the foundations מְצֻ֣קֵי (mə·ṣu·qê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4690: Something narrow, a column, hilltop of the earth אֶ֔רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land are the LORD’s, לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and upon them עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against He has set וַיָּ֥שֶׁת (way·yā·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7896: To put, set the world. תֵּבֵֽל׃ (tê·ḇêl) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land Links 1 Samuel 2:8 NIV1 Samuel 2:8 NLT 1 Samuel 2:8 ESV 1 Samuel 2:8 NASB 1 Samuel 2:8 KJV 1 Samuel 2:8 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 2:8 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 2:8 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 2:8 French Bible 1 Samuel 2:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises up the poor out (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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