James 4:6

Conservative English Version

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, "God opposes everyone who is proud, but he is kind to everyone who is humble."

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:26

Hezekiah and the people later felt sorry and asked the LORD to forgive them. So the LORD did not punish them as long as Hezekiah was king.

2 Chronicles 33:12

While Manasseh was held captive there, he asked the LORD God to forgive him and to help him.

2 Chronicles 33:19

Hozai wrote a lot about Manasseh, including his prayer and God's answer. But Hozai also recorded the evil things Manasseh did before turning back to God, as well as a list of places where Manasseh set up idols, and where he built local shrines and places to worship Asherah.

2 Chronicles 33:23

Manasseh had turned back to the LORD, but Amon refused to do that. Instead, he sinned even more than his father.

2 Chronicles 34:27

(SEE 34:26)

Job 22:29

When others are disgraced, God will clear their names in answer to your prayers.

Psalm 138:6

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

Psalm 9:12

You did not forget to punish the guilty or listen to the cries of those in need.

Exodus 18:11

Now I know that the LORD is the greatest God, because he has rescued Israel from their arrogant enemies."

Proverbs 15:33

Showing respect to the LORD will make you wise, and being humble will bring honor to you.

Proverbs 18:12

Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor.

Proverbs 22:4

Respect and serve the LORD! Your reward will be wealth, a long life, and honor.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.

Proverbs 3:34

The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.

Isaiah 2:17

When that day comes, everyone who is proud will be put down. Only the LORD will be honored.

Isaiah 54:7

I rejected you for a while, but with love and tenderness I will embrace you again.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Daniel 4:37

That's why I say: "Praise and honor the King who rules from heaven! Everything he does is honest and fair, and he can shatter the power of those who are proud."

Matthew 13:12

Everyone who has something will be given more. But people who don't have anything will lose even what little they have.

Matthew 23:12

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.

Luke 1:52

He drags strong rulers from their thrones and puts humble people in places of power.

Luke 14:11

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.

Luke 18:14

Then Jesus said, "When the two men went home, it was the tax collector and not the Pharisee who was pleasing to God. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored."

James 4:10

Be humble in the Lord's presence, and he will honor you.

1 Peter 5:5

All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, "God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble."

1 Samuel 2:3

I can tell those proud people, "Stop your boasting! Nothing is hidden from the LORD, and he judges what we do."