The LORD brings poverty and gives wealth; He humbles and He exalts.

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.

Because he is lovingly devoted to Me, I will deliver him; I will exalt him because he knows My name.

But He lifts the needy out of their suffering and makes their families [multiply] like flocks.

Then all the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I bring down the tall tree, and make the low tree tall. I cause the green tree to wither and make the withered tree thrive. I, Yahweh, have spoken and I will do [it].

He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly.

He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty.

Blessed are you who are hungry now, because you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, because you will laugh.

The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation;

But He gives greater grace. Therefore He says: God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little.

The God of old is [your] dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. He drives out the enemy before you, and commands, "Destroy!"

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. According to His great mercy, He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,