1 Samuel 2:4

4 “The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength.

1 Samuel 2:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
ESV
4 The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble bind on strength.
NLT
4 The bow of the mighty is now broken, and those who stumbled are now strong.
MSG
4 The weapons of the strong are smashed to pieces, while the weak are infused with fresh strength.
CSB
4 The bows of the warriors are broken, but the feeble are clothed with strength.

1 Samuel 2:4 In-Context

2 “There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.
3 “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.
4 “The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength.
5 Those who were full hire themselves out for food, but those who were hungry are hungry no more. She who was barren has borne seven children, but she who has had many sons pines away.
6 “The LORD brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Samuel 1:27; Psalms 37:15; Psalms 46:9; Psalms 76:3
  • 2. Job 17:9; Isaiah 40:31; Isaiah 41:1; Isaiah 52:1; Isaiah 57:10
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