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Hannah prayed and said,
"My heart exults in the
my strength is exalted in my God. 1
My mouth derides my enemies,
because I rejoice in my 2 victory.
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"There is no Holy One like the
no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God.
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Talk no more so very proudly,
let not arrogance come from your mouth;
for the
and by him actions are weighed.
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The bows of the mighty are broken,
but the feeble gird on strength.
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Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread,
but those who were hungry are fat with spoil.
The barren has borne seven,
but she who has many children is forlorn.
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The
he brings down to Sheol and raises up.
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The
he brings low, he also exalts.
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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. 3
For the pillars of the earth are the
and on them he has set the world.
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"He will guard the feet of his faithful ones,
but the wicked shall be cut off in darkness;
for not by might does one prevail.
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The
the Most High 4 will thunder in heaven.
The
he will give strength to his king,
and exalt the power of his anointed."
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Then Elkanah went home to Ramah, while the boy remained to minister to the