Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

Set them

1 Samuel 15:17
So Samuel replied, "Is it not true that though you were small in your own eyes you became head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed you king over Israel?
Genesis 41:14
Pharoah sent word to summon Joseph quickly from the dungeon, so they shaved his beard, changed his clothes, and then sent him straight to Pharaoh.
2 Samuel 7:8
"""Now therefore this is what you are to tell my servant David: "This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "I took you from the pasture myself from tending sheep to become Commander-in-Chief over my people, that is, over Israel.
Job 36:6
He doesn't let the wicked live; he grants justice to the afflicted.
Ecclesiastes 4:14
The former can come out of prison to reign, while the latter, even if born to kingship, may become poor.
Daniel 2:48
Then the king promoted Daniel to a high position and lavished many great gifts on him, including making him ruler over the entire province of Babylon and chief administrator over the advisors of Babylon.
Daniel 6:3
Daniel distinguished himself among all the administrators and regional authorities, because he was of an extraordinary spirit. Therefore the king planned to appoint him over the whole kingdom.
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who keep on loving him, has he not?
Revelation 1:6
and has made us a kingdom, priests for his God and Father, be glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
Revelation 3:21
To the one who conquers I will give a place to sit with me on my throne, just as I have conquered and have sat down with my Father on his throne.
Revelation 5:10
You made them a kingdom and priests for our God, and they will reign on the earth."
Revelation 22:5
There will be no more night, and they will not need any light from lamps or the sun because the Lord God will shine on them. They will rule forever and ever.

General references

Psalm 49:2
both average people and those of means, the rich and the poor together.
Jeremiah 49:15
Indeed, I'll make you the least of the nations, despised among men.
Obadiah 1:2
"Look! I will make you insignificant among the nations; you will be utterly despised.

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