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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Footnotes

James 4:6 Prov. 3:34

James 4:6 in all English translations

Proverbs 11:12

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¹²Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,^(A)
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.^(B)

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Proverbs 11:12 in all English translations

Daniel 4:28-32

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The Dream Is Fulfilled

²⁸All this happened^(A) to King Nebuchadnezzar. ²⁹Twelve months later, as the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, ³⁰he said, “Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory^(B) of my majesty?”^(C)

³¹Even as the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven, “This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you.^(D) ³²You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.”^(E)

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Daniel 4:36-37

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³⁶At the same time that my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor were returned to me for the glory of my kingdom.^(A) My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne and became even greater than before. ³⁷Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt^(B) and glorify^(C) the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just.^(D) And those who walk in pride^(E) he is able to humble.^(F)