Psalm 138:6
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6 The Lord is on high, but cares for the lowly(A)
and knows the proud from afar.
Proverbs 29:23
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Footnotes
- 29:23 One’s prideful height brings one down and one’s lowly state brings glory.
Matthew 23:12
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12 (A)Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
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Luke 1:52
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52 He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones
but lifted up the lowly.(A)
James 4:10
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10 Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.(A)
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1 Peter 5:5
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5 Likewise, you younger members,[a] be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for:
“God opposes the proud
but bestows favor on the humble.”(A)
Footnotes
- 5:5 Younger members: this may be a designation for office-holders of lesser rank.
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