“Daniel, the prophet, says to Nebuchadnezzar, that the most High rules in the kingdom of humankind, and he will give it to whomsoever it shall please him, and he will appoint the lowest and the basest person over it. Ask him the reason why he appoints the lowest and the basest person as king and does what he wills; que…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Against the Pelagians 2.3
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8That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
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6Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
7He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
— Psalms 113:8 —
9He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.