King James Version
Psalms 113:7 in the King James Version says “He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 113 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;”
Psalms 113:7 · KJV
Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, dwelleth: Heb. exalteth himself to dwell
Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. to keep: Heb. to dwell in an house
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He raiseth up”
H6965to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
“and lifteth”
H7311to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
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