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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.
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Verse 8 is found in chapter 2 of 1 Samuel. Hannah’s song interprets the preceding events theologically. Barrenness transformed into motherhood becomes an example of a broader principle: God brings down apparent human securities and exalts those who depend on him. The song speaks of divine sovereignty over life, poverty, wealth, and power, and anticipates the downfall of the mighty. Samuel’s story is therefore framed by a perspective that helps interpret later events, especially Eli’s humiliation and Saul’s downfall, as part of a dynamic of exaltation and judgment.
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Compare 1 Samuel 2:8 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Er hebt auf den Dürftigen aus dem Staub und erhöht den Armen aus dem Kot, daß er ihn setze unter die Fürsten und den Stuhl der Ehre erben lasse. Denn der Welt Grundfesten sind des HERRN, und er hat den Erdboden darauf gesetzt.
Español · RVR1909 Él levanta del polvo al pobre, Y al menesteroso ensalza del estiércol, Para asentarlo con los príncipes; Y hace que tengan por heredad asiento de honra: Porque de Jehová son las columnas de la tierra, Y él asentó sobre ellas el mundo.
Español · NTBT Levanta del polvo al pobre y del basurero alza al necesitado, para sentarlos con nobles y darles en herencia un trono de honor. Porque de Jehová son los pilares de la tierra, y sobre ellos ha colocado el mundo.
Français · LSG De la poussière il retire le pauvre, Du fumier il relève l'indigent, Pour les faire asseoir avec les grands. Et il leur donne en partage un trône de gloire; Car à l'Eternel sont les colonnes de la terre, Et c'est sur elles qu'il a posé le monde.
Italiano · DIO1885 Egli rileva il misero dalla polvere, Ed innalza il bisognoso dallo sterco, Per farlo sedere co’ nobili; E fa loro eredare un seggio di gloria; Imperocchè le colonne dalla terra sono del Signore, Ed egli ha posto il mondo sopra esse.
Português · ARC Levanta o pobre do pó, e desde o monturo exalta o necessitado, para o fazer assentar entre os príncipes, para o fazer herdar o trono de glória; porque do SENHOR são os alicerces da terra, e assentou sobre eles o mundo.
中文 · RCUV 他從灰塵裏抬舉貧寒人， 從糞堆中提拔貧窮人， 使他們與貴族同坐， 繼承榮耀的座位。 地的柱子屬耶和華， 他將世界立在其上。
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