1 Samuel 2:9

He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 2:9

BSB
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
AKJV
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
CPDV
He will preserve the feet of his holy ones, and the impious will be silenced in darkness. For no man will prevail by his own strength.
ERV
He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
NHEB
He will guard the feet of his faithful ones, but the wicked will be put to silence in darkness. For no man will prevail by strength.
SMT
He will watch the feet of the merciful and the unjust shall be silent in darkness; for not by strength shall man prevail.

Commentary for 1 Samuel 2:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Samuel 2:9
Summary
God protects righteous while defeating the wicked
Place
Shiloh
Event
Hannah affirms divine protection
Estimated Time Period
c. 1100 BC
Category
Teaching