⁶ Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;^(A)
    though lofty, he sees them^(B) from afar.

³⁴ He mocks^(A) proud mockers^(B)
    but shows favor to the humble^(C) and oppressed.

²³ Pride brings a person low,^(A)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.^(B)

⁵² He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    but has lifted up the humble.^(A)

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.”^[a](A)

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.”^[a](C)