Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
But the proud
Afar off
General references
Bible References
Though
Luke 1:51
he hath displayed the strength of his arm, and has confounded the proud by the devices of their hearts.
Luke 14:11
for he that exalteth himself, shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.
Luke 18:14
I tell you this man went home approv'd as just, and not the other. for whoever exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
James 4:6
on the contrary, he heaps his favours upon you. wherefore 'tis said, "God defeats the proud, but is gracious to the humble."
1 Peter 5:5
As for you that are young, be you submissive to those of a more advanc'd age: and do you all of you pay a becoming deference to one another: be cloak'd with humility, for " God opposes the proud, and shows favour to the humble."
But the proud
Acts 12:22
at which the people gave a shout, saying, it is the voice of a God, and not of a man.
Afar off
Matthew 25:41
then will he say to those on the left, depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels.
2 Thessalonians 1:9
the Lord shall punish them with everlasting destruction, when he shall appear in the glory of his power,
General references
Matthew 23:12
for whosoever exalts himself, shall be abased; and he that humbles himself, shall be exalted.