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The psalmist celebrates how the majestic God who rules over all cares for the lowly, the least, and the lost. He calls for praise for God who lifts the poor from poverty to dignity and honor and brings joy to the barren woman, welcoming her into a home and blessing her with children.
Why it mattersPermalink
Verses 7–8 echo Hannah’s song (1 Samuel 2:1–10), which shares themes of God’s mercy and reversal of fortune. Once barren, Hannah became the mother of Samuel the prophet and five more children, making verse 9 a likely allusion to her as an example of God’s inexhaustible compassion for each of His people.
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He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap.