Quotes about Power
And while their hearts were merry, they said, “Call for Samson to entertain us.” So they called Samson out of the prison to entertain them. And they stationed him between the pillars.
— Judges 16:25
Samson said to the servant who held his hand, “Lead me where I can feel the pillars supporting the temple, so I can lean against them.”
— Judges 16:26
Then Samson called out to the LORD: “O Lord GOD, please remember me. Strengthen me, O God, just once more, so that with one vengeful blow I may pay back the Philistines for my two eyes.”
— Judges 16:28
And Samson reached out for the two central pillars supporting the temple. Bracing himself against them with his right hand on one pillar and his left hand on the other,
— Judges 16:29
Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines.” Then he pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people in it. So in his death he killed more than he had killed in his life.
— Judges 16:30
So the Danites went on their way, and Micah turned to go back home, because he saw that they were too strong for him.
— Judges 18:26
The bows of the mighty are broken, but the feeble are equipped with strength.
— 1 Samuel 2:4
The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up.
— 1 Samuel 2:6
The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts.
— 1 Samuel 2:7
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
— 1 Samuel 2:9
Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.”
— 1 Samuel 2:10
And if any man said to him, “The fat must be burned first; then you may take whatever you want,” the servant would reply, “No, you must give it to me right now. If you refuse, I will take it by force!”
— 1 Samuel 2:16