He raises up the poor out of the dust,
and lifts up the needy from the ash heap,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Psalms 113:7 in context
Psalms 113:4–9
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The LORD is high above all nations,
his glory above the heavens.
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Who is like the LORD, our God,
who has his seat on high,
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who stoops down to see in heaven and on the earth?
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He raises up the poor out of the dust,
and lifts up the needy from the ash heap,
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that he may set him with princes,
even with the princes of his people.
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He settles the barren woman in her home
as a joyful mother of children.
Praise the LORD!
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