Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.

Afflicted

Bible References

Afflicted

Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

But thine

James 4:6
No; the gift that God gives is for a nobler end; and that is why it is said--'God is opposed to the haughty, but gives help to the humble.'
1 Peter 5:5
Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'