1 Samuel 2:7
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7 The Lord makes poor and makes rich,
humbles, and also exalts.
2 Samuel 22:28
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28 Humble people you save,
though on the haughty your eyes look down.
Job 5:11
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11 (A)He sets up the lowly on high,
and those who mourn are raised to safety.
Job 12:19
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19 He sends priests away barefoot,
leads the powerful astray.
Psalm 147:6
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6 The Lord gives aid to the poor,
but casts the wicked to the ground.(A)
Ben Sira 10:14
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14 God overturns the thrones of the proud
and enthrones the lowly in their place.
James 4:6
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6 But he bestows a greater grace; therefore, it says:(A)
“God resists the proud,
but gives grace to the humble.”[a]
1 Peter 5:5
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5 Likewise, you younger members,[a] be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for:
“God opposes the proud
but bestows favor on the humble.”(A)
Footnotes
- 5:5 Younger members: this may be a designation for office-holders of lesser rank.
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