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.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The pillars of the earth. And the gracious All-Ruler does these things, for He is at once Creator and Upholder of the universe. Th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength. They that were full have hired out themselves for bread…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts up the
beggar from the dunghill
This…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Hannah's heart rejoiced, not in Samuel, but in the Lord. She looks beyond the gift, and praises the Giver. She rejoiced in the salvation of the Lor…

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