1 Samuel 2:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
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 upon them.
1 Samuel 2:8 (KJV)
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.
1 Samuel 2:8 (ASV)
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.
1 Samuel 2:8 (BSB)
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What does 1 Samuel 2:8 say?
1 Samuel 2:8 in modern King James wording reads: "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 upon them."
Where is 1 Samuel 2:8 found in the Bible?
1 Samuel 2:8 is verse 8 of chapter 2 of the book of 1 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 1 Samuel has 31 chapters.
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