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: because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Luke 1:51
He wrought power by his own arm; he dispersed the proud in the thought of their heart.
Luke 18:13
But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner.

General references

Matthew 23:12
But whosoever shall exalt himself, shall be abased; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.