Matthew 5:3

Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 1:51-53

He hath wrought mightily with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the device of their heart.

Luke 18:13-14

But the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven; but smote his breast, saying, O 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 hath wrought mightily with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the device of their heart.
Luke 18:13
But the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven; but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner!

General references

Matthew 23:12
And whoever shall exalt himself will be humbled; and whoever shall humble himself will be exalted.