James 4:6

But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble."

Proverbs 3:34

Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Job 22:29

When people are brought low and you say 'Lift them up!' then he will save the downcast;

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.

Matthew 23:12

And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Proverbs 29:23

A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.

Exodus 10:3-4

So Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh and told him, "Thus says the Lord, the God of the Hebrews: 'How long do you refuse to humble yourself before me? Release my people so that they may serve me!

Exodus 15:9-10

The enemy said, 'I will chase, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my desire will be satisfied on them. I will draw my sword, my hand will destroy them.'

Exodus 18:11

Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has destroyed them."

1 Samuel 2:3

Don't keep speaking so arrogantly, letting proud talk come out of your mouth! For the Lord is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.

2 Chronicles 32:26

But then Hezekiah and the residents of Jerusalem humbled themselves and abandoned their pride, and the Lord was not angry with them for the rest of Hezekiah's reign.

2 Chronicles 33:12

In his pain Manasseh asked the Lord his God for mercy and truly humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.

2 Chronicles 33:19

The Annals of the Prophets include his prayer, give an account of how the Lord responded to it, record all his sins and unfaithful acts, and identify the sites where he built high places and erected Asherah poles and idols before he humbled himself.

2 Chronicles 33:23

He did not humble himself before the Lord as his father Manasseh had done. Amon was guilty of great sin.

2 Chronicles 34:27

You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before God when you heard his words concerning this place and its residents. You humbled yourself before me, tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the Lord.

Job 40:10-12

Adorn yourself, then, with majesty and excellency, and clothe yourself with glory and honor!

Psalm 9:12

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

Proverbs 6:16-17

There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 22:4

The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.

Isaiah 2:11-12

Proud men will be brought low, arrogant men will be humiliated; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.

Isaiah 2:17

Proud men will be humiliated, arrogant men will be brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.

Isaiah 10:8-14

Indeed, he says: "Are not my officials all kings?

Isaiah 16:6-7

We have heard about Moab's pride, their great arrogance, their boasting, pride, and excess. But their boastful claims are empty!

Isaiah 54:7

"For a short time I abandoned you, but with great compassion I will gather you.

Isaiah 57:15

For this is what the high and exalted one says, the one who rules forever, whose name is holy: "I dwell in an exalted and holy place, but also with the discouraged and humiliated, in order to cheer up the humiliated and to encourage the discouraged.

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all his deeds are right and his ways are just. He is able to bring down those who live in pride.

Daniel 5:20-23

And when his mind became arrogant and his spirit filled with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and his honor was removed from him.

Matthew 13:12

For whoever has will be given more, and will have an abundance. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.

Luke 1:52

He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."

Luke 18:14

I tell you that this man went down to his home justified rather than the Pharisee. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

God

Exodus 10:3
So Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh and told him, "Thus says the Lord, the God of the Hebrews: 'How long do you refuse to humble yourself before me? Release my people so that they may serve me!
Exodus 15:9
The enemy said, 'I will chase, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my desire will be satisfied on them. I will draw my sword, my hand will destroy them.'
Exodus 18:11
Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the gods, for in the thing in which they dealt proudly against them he has destroyed them."
1 Samuel 2:3
Don't keep speaking so arrogantly, letting proud talk come out of your mouth! For the Lord is a God who knows; he evaluates what people do.
Job 22:29
When people are brought low and you say 'Lift them up!' then he will save the downcast;
Job 40:10
Adorn yourself, then, with majesty and excellency, and clothe yourself with glory and honor!
Psalm 138:6
Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.
Proverbs 3:34
Although he is scornful to arrogant scoffers, yet he shows favor to the humble.
Proverbs 6:16
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 29:23
A person's pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.
Isaiah 2:11
Proud men will be brought low, arrogant men will be humiliated; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.
Isaiah 10:8
Indeed, he says: "Are not my officials all kings?
Isaiah 16:6
We have heard about Moab's pride, their great arrogance, their boasting, pride, and excess. But their boastful claims are empty!
Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all his deeds are right and his ways are just. He is able to bring down those who live in pride.
Daniel 5:20
And when his mind became arrogant and his spirit filled with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and his honor was removed from him.
Matthew 23:12
And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Luke 1:52
He has brought down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up those of lowly position;
Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
Luke 18:14
I tell you that this man went down to his home justified rather than the Pharisee. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."
1 Peter 5:5
In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Giveth grace

2 Chronicles 32:26
But then Hezekiah and the residents of Jerusalem humbled themselves and abandoned their pride, and the Lord was not angry with them for the rest of Hezekiah's reign.
2 Chronicles 33:12
In his pain Manasseh asked the Lord his God for mercy and truly humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.
2 Chronicles 34:27
You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before God when you heard his words concerning this place and its residents. You humbled yourself before me, tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the Lord.
Job 22:29
When people are brought low and you say 'Lift them up!' then he will save the downcast;
Psalm 9:12
For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.
Proverbs 18:12
Before destruction the heart of a person is proud, but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 22:4
The reward for humility and fearing the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Isaiah 57:15
For this is what the high and exalted one says, the one who rules forever, whose name is holy: "I dwell in an exalted and holy place, but also with the discouraged and humiliated, in order to cheer up the humiliated and to encourage the discouraged.

General references

Jonah 4:1
This displeased Jonah terribly and he became very angry.
Matthew 23:12
And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Luke 22:24
A dispute also started among them over which of them was to be regarded as the greatest.

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