Psalm 138:6

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⁶^(A)For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.

Matthew 23:12

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¹²^(A)Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Matthew 23:12 in all English translations

Psalm 51:3-5

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³^(A)For I know my transgressions,
    and my sin is ever before me.
⁴^(B)Against you, you only, have I sinned
    and done what is evil ^(C)in your sight,
^(D)so that you may be justified in your words
    and blameless in your judgment.
⁵Behold, ^(E)I was brought forth in iniquity,
    and in sin did my mother conceive me.

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Psalm 51:16-18

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¹⁶^(A)For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;
you will not be pleased with a burnt offering.
¹⁷The sacrifices of God are ^(B)a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

¹⁸^(C)Do good to Zion in your good pleasure;
^(D)build up the walls of Jerusalem;

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