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He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
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Verse 9 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 2:9 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 wird behüten die Füße seiner Heiligen, aber die Gottlosen müssen zunichte werden in Finsternis; denn viel Vermögen hilft doch niemand.
Español · RVR1909 Él guarda los pies de sus santos, Mas los impíos perecen en tinieblas; Porque nadie será fuerte por su fuerza.
Español · NTBT Él guarda los pies de sus fieles, pero los malvados quedan en silencio en las tinieblas, porque nadie prevalece por su propia fuerza.
Français · LSG Il gardera les pas de ses bien-aimés. Mais les méchants seront anéantis dans les ténèbres; Car l'homme ne triomphera point par la force.
Italiano · DIO1885 Egli guarderà i piedi de’ suoi santi; E gli empi periranno nelle tenebre; Perciocchè l’uomo non vincerà con le sue forze.
Português · ARC Os pés dos seus santos guardará, porém os ímpios ficarão mudos nas trevas; porque o homem não prevalecerá pela força.
中文 · RCUV 「他必保護他聖民的腳步， 但惡人卻在黑暗中毀滅， 因為人不是靠力量得勝。
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