Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51-53
He has done mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in the understanding of their hearts.
Luke 18:13-14
And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner.
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Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51
He has done mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in the understanding of their hearts.
Luke 18:13
And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner.
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Matthew 23:12
Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.