James 4:10

Humble yourselves [with an attitude of repentance and insignificance] in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you [He will lift you up, He will give you purpose].

Matthew 23:12

Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be raised to honor.

1 Samuel 2:9

“He guards the feet of His godly (faithful) ones,
But the wicked ones are silenced and perish in darkness;
For a man shall not prevail by might.

Job 22:29

“When you are cast down and humbled, you will speak with confidence,
And the humble person He will lift up and save.

Psalm 27:6

And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me,
In His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

Psalm 28:9

Save Your people and bless Your inheritance;
Be their shepherd also, and carry them forever.

Psalm 30:1

I will extol and praise You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up,
And have not let my enemies rejoice over me.

Psalm 113:7

He raises the poor out of the dust
And lifts the needy from the ash heap,

Psalm 147:6

The Lord lifts up the humble;
He casts the wicked down to the ground.

Luke 1:52

“He has brought down rulers from their thrones,
And exalted those who were humble.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled [before others], and he who habitually humbles himself (keeps a realistic self-view) will be exalted.”

I tell you, this man went to his home justified [forgiven of the guilt of sin and placed in right standing with God] rather than the other man; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself [forsaking self-righteous pride] will be exalted.”

James 4:6-7

But He gives us more and more grace [through the power of the Holy Spirit to defy sin and live an obedient life that reflects both our faith and our gratitude for our salvation]. Therefore, it says, “God is opposed to the proud and haughty, but [continually] gives [the gift of] grace to the humble [who turn away from self-righteousness].”

1 Peter 5:6

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God [set aside self-righteous pride], so that He may exalt you [to a place of honor in His service] at the appropriate time,

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Summary

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

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