Proverbs 15:25
New International Version - UK
25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,
but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.
Proverbs 15:25
American Standard Version
25 Jehovah will root up the house of the proud;
But he will establish the border of the widow.
Proverbs 3:34
New International Version - UK
34 He mocks proud mockers
but shows favour to the humble and oppressed.
Proverbs 3:34
American Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 3:34 Or, Though
- Proverbs 3:34 Or, Yet
James 4:6
New International Version - UK
6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
‘God opposes the proud
but shows favour to the humble.’[a]
Footnotes
- James 4:6 Prov. 3:34
James 4:6
American Standard Version
6 But he giveth [a]more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, [b]God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
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- James 4:6 Greek a greater grace.
- James 4:6 Prov. 3:34.
1 Peter 5:5
New International Version - UK
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility towards one another, because,
‘God opposes the proud
but shows favour to the humble.’[a]
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34
1 Peter 5:5
American Standard Version
5 [a]Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.
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- 1 Peter 5:5 Or, Likewise . . . elder; yea, all of you one to another. Gird yourselves with humility
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