The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
but it is God who judges; He brings down one and exalts another.
He sets the lowly on high, so that mourners are lifted to safety.
You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.”
saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blesse
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.
The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
because of Your indignation and wrath, for You have picked me up and cast me aside.
For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbl