Luke 18:14; Proverbs 29:23; Ezekiel 21:26; Matthew 18:4; James 4:6; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:5–6

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Luke 18:14

14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For heveryone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”


Proverbs 29:23

23  qOne’s pride will bring him low,

but he who is rlowly in spirit will obtain shonor.


Ezekiel 21:26

26 thus says the Lord God: Remove the turban and take off the crown. Things shall not remain as they are. dExalt that which is low, and bring low that which is exalted.


Matthew 18:4

4 Whoever chumbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.


James 4:6

6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, z“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”


James 4:10

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


1 Peter 5:5–6

5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. gClothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for h“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,