Luke 18:14
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14 I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other, for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”(A)
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Luke 14:11
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11 For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”(A)
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Luke 16:15
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15 So he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others, but God knows your hearts, for what is prized by humans is an abomination in the sight of God.(A)
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James 4:10
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10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.(A)
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Matthew 23:12
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12 All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.(A)
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Proverbs 29:23
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23 A person’s pride will bring humiliation,
but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.(A)
James 4:6
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6 But God gives all the more grace; therefore it says,
“God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble.”(A)
Luke 1:52
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52 He has brought down the powerful from their thrones
and lifted up the lowly;(A)
Psalm 138:6
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6 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he perceives from far away.(A)
Matthew 5:3
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3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(A)
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Isaiah 57:15
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15 For thus says the high and lofty one
who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
I dwell in the high and holy place
and also with those who are contrite and humble in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the humble
and to revive the heart of the contrite.(A)
Proverbs 3:34
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34 Toward the scorners he is scornful,
but to the humble he shows favor.(A)
Job 25:4
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4 How then can a mortal be righteous before God?
How can one born of woman be pure?(A)
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