Luke 1:52 KJV
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Luke 1:52, King James Version
In context
51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
Cross-references
- Ezekiel 17:24 And all the trees of the field shall know that I the Lord have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the Lord have spoken and have done it.
- James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
- Psalms 107:40 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.
- 1 Samuel 2:6 The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
- Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.