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.
To be
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
Mighty are the deeds of his arm; He scatters the proud with their own devices,
Luke 18:13
Meanwhile the tax-gatherer stood at a distance, not venturing even 'to raise his eyes to Heaven'; but he kept striking his breast and saying 'O God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
General references
Matthew 23:12
Whoever shall exalt himself will be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself will be exalted.