Proverbs 3:34
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34 Surely he mocks the mockers,
but he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 3:34
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34 Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, yet He gives His undeserved favor to the low [in rank], the humble, and the afflicted.(A)
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James 4:6
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6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
James 4:6
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6 But He gives us more and more grace ([a]power of the Holy Spirit, to meet this evil tendency and all others fully). That is why He says, God sets Himself against the proud and haughty, but gives grace [continually] to the lowly (those who are humble enough to receive it).(A)
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- James 4:6 Adam Clarke, The Holy Bible with A Commentary.
James 4:6
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6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
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- James 4:6 Prov. 3:34
1 Peter 5:5
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5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5
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5 Likewise, you who are younger and of lesser rank, be subject to the elders (the ministers and spiritual guides of the church)—[giving them due respect and yielding to their counsel]. Clothe (apron) yourselves, all of you, with humility [as the garb of a servant, [a]so that its covering cannot possibly be stripped from you, with freedom from pride and arrogance] toward one another. For God sets Himself against the proud (the insolent, the overbearing, the disdainful, the presumptuous, the boastful)—[and He opposes, frustrates, and defeats them], but gives grace (favor, blessing) to the humble.(A)
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- 1 Peter 5:5 Johann Bengel, Gnomon Novi Testamenti.
1 Peter 5:5
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5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(A) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(B) toward one another, because,
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- 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When pride comes, then comes shame,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
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2 When swelling and pride come, then emptiness and shame come also, but with the humble (those who are lowly, who have been pruned or chiseled by trial, and renounce self) are skillful and godly Wisdom and soundness.
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Proverbs 15:33
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33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom.
Before honor is humility.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord brings instruction in Wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
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Proverbs 18:12
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12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud,
but before honor is humility.
Proverbs 18:12
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12 Haughtiness comes before disaster, but humility before honor.
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12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.(A)
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh
is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
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4 The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
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Proverbs 29:23
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23 A man’s pride brings him low,
but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
Proverbs 29:23
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23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but he who is of a humble spirit will obtain honor.(A)
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Psalm 138:6
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6 For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly;
but he knows the proud from afar.
Psalm 138:6
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6 For though the Lord is high, yet has He respect to the lowly [bringing them into fellowship with Him]; but the proud and haughty He knows and recognizes [only] at a distance.(A)
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