1 Corinthians 3:18-21

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¹⁸Do not deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise^(A) by the standards of this age,^(B) you should become “fools” so that you may become wise. ¹⁹For the wisdom of this world is foolishness^(C) in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness”^[a];^(D) ²⁰and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”^[b]^(E) ²¹So then, no more boasting about human leaders!^(F) All things are yours,^(G)

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1 Corinthians 3:19 Job 5:13
1 Corinthians 3:20 Psalm 94:11

Psalm 101:5

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⁵Whoever slanders their neighbor^(A) in secret,
I will put to silence;
whoever has haughty eyes^(B) and a proud heart,
I will not tolerate.

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Psalm 101:5 in all English translations

Proverbs 3:34

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

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Proverbs 3:34 in all English translations

James 4:6

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⁶But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:

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

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James 4:6 Prov. 3:34

James 4:6 in all English translations

1 Peter 5:5

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⁵In 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,

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

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