He hath put down princes from their thrones, And hath exalted them of low degree.

And thou, Capernaum, shalt thou be exalted unto heaven? thou shalt be brought down unto Hades.

For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

And he said unto them, Ye are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.