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Proverbs 16:18-19
Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.
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Proverbs 15:33
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
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Luke 18:14
“ I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
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Proverbs 29:23
Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
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Proverbs 18:12
Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
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Proverbs 3:34-35
He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.
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1 Corinthians 8 1-1 Corinthians 8 2
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that“ We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up.Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know.
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Luke 14:8-11
“ When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited.If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you,‘ Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place.But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you,‘ Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests.For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
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Daniel 4:30-32
he said,“ Is not this the great Babylon I have built as the royal residence, by my mighty power and for the glory of my majesty?”Even as the words were on his lips, a voice came from heaven,“ This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you.You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox. Seven times will pass by for you until you acknowledge that the Most High is sovereign over all kingdoms on earth and gives them to anyone he wishes.”