Matthew 5:3
saying, Happy are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51-53
He hath wrought strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Luke 18:13-14
And the publican standing afar off, would not so much as 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
saying, Happy are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51
He hath wrought strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Luke 18:13
And the publican standing afar off, would not so much as 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
Whosoever shall exalt himself, shall be humbled, and he that shall humble himself, shall be exalted.