(A)The bows of the mighty are broken,
    but the feeble bind on strength.
Those who were full have hired themselves out for bread,
    but those who were hungry have ceased to hunger.
(B)The barren has borne seven,
    (C)but she who has many children is forlorn.
(D)The Lord kills and brings to life;
    he brings down to Sheol and raises up.

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