But he gives greater grace. Therefore he says:

God resists the proud
but gives grace to the humble.[a](A)

Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.(B) Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.(C)

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  1. 4:6 Pr 3:34

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.”[a](A)

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil,(B) and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.(C) Wash your hands,(D) you sinners, and purify your hearts,(E) you double-minded.(F)

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  1. James 4:6 Prov. 3:34

10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

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10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.(A)

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