Matthew 5:3

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

Luke 1:51-53

He has made strong his arm; he has scattered the proud with the thought of their hearts;

Luke 18:13-14

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God, be propitious 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 made strong his arm; he has scattered the proud with the thought of their hearts;
Luke 18:13
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God, be propitious to me a sinner.

General references

Matthew 23:12
and whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.