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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.(A)
The Lord kills and brings to life;
    he brings down to Sheol and raises up.(B)
The Lord makes poor and makes rich;
    he brings low; he also exalts.(C)

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Those who were full hire themselves out for food,
    but those who were hungry(A) are hungry no more.
She who was barren(B) has borne seven children,
    but she who has had many sons pines away.

“The Lord brings death and makes alive;(C)
    he brings down to the grave and raises up.(D)
The Lord sends poverty and wealth;(E)
    he humbles and he exalts.(F)

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