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The Lord is on high, but cares for the lowly(A)
    and knows the proud from afar.

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Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly;(A)
    though lofty, he sees them(B) from afar.

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23 Haughtiness brings humiliation,
    but the humble of spirit acquire honor.[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 29:23 One’s prideful height brings one down and one’s lowly state brings glory.

23 Pride brings a person low,(A)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.(B)

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12 (A)Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

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12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.(A)

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52 He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones
    but lifted up the lowly.(A)

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52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    but has lifted up the humble.(A)

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10 Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.(A)

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

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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)

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Footnotes

  1. 5:5 Younger members: this may be a designation for office-holders of lesser rank.

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves(A) to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility(B) toward one another, because,

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

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:5 Prov. 3:34