Ecclesiastes 4:14
For out of prison he came out to be king; yes, even in his kingdom he was born poor.
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- Genesis 41:14 Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon. He shaved himself, changed his clothing, and came in to Pharaoh.
- Psalm 113:7–8 He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifts up the needy from the ash heap, that he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
- Job 5:11 so that he sets up on high those who are low, those who mourn are exalted to safety.