Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

General references

Bible References

To be

Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51
He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Luke 18:13
But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me a sinner!'

General references

Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.