God is the one who judges. He says to one person,“ You are guilty.” To another he says,“ You are not guilty.”

惟有神断定；他使这人降卑，使那人升高。

惟有上帝断定，他使这人降卑，使那人升高。

惟有神断定，他使这人降卑，使那人升高。

决定人尊贵的是上帝：祂擢升这个，贬抑那个。

而是由神来决定；他使这人降卑，使那人升高。

因为神是审判者，他降卑这人、高举那人；

惟有神斷定；他使這人降卑，使那人升高。

惟有上帝斷定，他使這人降卑，使那人升高。

惟有神斷定，他使這人降卑，使那人升高。

決定人尊貴的是上帝：祂擢升這個，貶抑那個。

而是由神來決定；他使這人降卑，使那人升高。

乃是上帝做判斷者，是他使這人降低，使那人升高。

因為神是審判者，他降卑這人、高舉那人；

惟上帝為士師、降此而升彼兮、

其權操自上帝、升降黜陟、咸其所主兮、

惟主掌權、使此降卑、使彼升高、升降黜陟、悉主操守、

或東或西。乃至遐壤。上下八方。靡可仰仗。

It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.

but it is God who executes judgment, putting down one and lifting up another.

It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall.

for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another.

But God is the Judge; He puts down one and exalts another.

But God is the Judge: He puts down one, And exalts another.

But God is the judge: He putteth down one, and lifteth up another.

for God is the Judge: He brings down one and exalts another.

But God[ is] the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

For God is the judge! He brings one down and exalts another.

But God is the judge. He puts down one, and lifts up another.

The heavens announce that what God decides is right. That’s because he is a God of justice.

He has brought down rulers from their thrones. But he has lifted up people who are not considered important.

He changes times and seasons. He removes some kings from power. He causes other kings to rule. The wisdom of those who are wise comes from him. He gives knowledge to those who have understanding.He explains deep and hidden things. He knows what happens in the darkest places. And where he is, everything is light.

The Lord gives strength to those who aren’t proud. But he throws evil people down to the ground.

You did not choose me. Instead, I chose you. I appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit that will last. I also appointed you so that the Father will give you what you ask for. He will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

The Lord makes people poor. He also makes people rich. He brings people down. He also lifts people up.He raises poor people up from the trash pile. He lifts needy people out of the ashes. He lets them sit with princes. He gives them places of honor.“ The foundations of the earth belong to the Lord. On them he has set the world.

Samuel said to Saul,“ The Lord has torn the kingdom of Israel away from you today. He has given it to one of your neighbors. He has given it to someone better than you.

David said to Michal,“ I did it to honor the Lord. He chose me instead of your father or anyone else in Saul’s family. The Lord appointed me ruler over his people Israel. I will celebrate to honor the Lord.

Abner talked with the elders of Israel. He said,“ For some time you have wanted to make David your king.Now do it! The Lord made a promise to David. He said,‘ I will rescue my people Israel from the power of the Philistines. I will also rescue them from all their enemies. I will rescue them through my servant David.’ ”

Give them a message for the kings who sent them. It should say,‘ The Lord who rules over all is the God of Israel. He says,“ Here is what I want you to tell your masters.I reached out my great and powerful arm. I made the earth. I made its people and animals. And I can give the earth to anyone I please.Now I will hand over all your countries to my servant Nebuchadnezzar. He is the king of Babylon. I will put even the wild animals under his control.All the nations will serve him and his son and grandson. After that, I will judge his land. Then many nations and great kings will make him serve them.“‘ “But suppose any nation or kingdom will not serve Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. And suppose it refuses to put its neck under his yoke. Then I will punish that nation with war, hunger and plague,” announces the Lord.“ I will punish it until his powerful hand destroys it.

The Lord said to Samuel,“ How long will you be filled with sorrow because of Saul? I have refused to have him as king over Israel. Fill your animal horn with olive oil and go on your way. I am sending you to Jesse in Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.”

He raises poor people up from the trash pile. He lifts needy people out of the ashes.He causes them to sit with princes. He causes them to sit with the princes of his people.

In the past, Saul was our king. But you led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you,‘ You will be the shepherd over my people Israel. You will become their ruler.’ ”

Refusing to obey the Lord is as sinful as using evil magic. Being proud is as evil as worshiping statues of gods. You have refused to do what the Lord told you to do. So he has refused to have you as king.”

But God set me apart from before the time I was born. He showed me his grace by appointing me. He was pleased

Then people will say,“ The godly will get their reward. There really is a God who judges the earth.”

“ Your Majesty, the Most High God was good to your father Nebuchadnezzar. He gave him authority and greatness and glory and honor.

King Nebuchadnezzar, you are the greatest king of all. The God of heaven has given you authority and power. He has given you might and glory.

When they were not accepted, it became possible for the whole world to be brought back to God. So what will happen when they are accepted? It will be like life from the dead.