2 Samuel 22:28

Contemporary English Version 1995

You rescue the humble, but you look for ways to put down the proud.

Cross References

Isaiah 5:15

Its citizens have been put down, and its proud people have been brought to shame.

Isaiah 2:17

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

Matthew 5:3

God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven!

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.”

Isaiah 63:9

It troubled the Lord to see them in trouble, and his angel saved them. The Lord was truly merciful, so he rescued his people. He took them in his arms and carried them all those years.

Isaiah 37:23

Sennacherib, you cursed, shouted and sneered at me, the holy One of Israel.

Proverbs 21:4

Evil people are proud and arrogant, but sin is the only crop they produce.

Psalm 140:12

Our Lord, I know that you defend the homeless and see that the poor are given justice.

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 12:5

But you, Lord, tell them, “I will do something! The poor are mistreated and helpless people moan. I'll rescue all who suffer.”

Exodus 18:11

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

Exodus 10:3

Moses and Aaron went to the king and told him that the Lord God of the Hebrews had said: How long will you stubbornly refuse to obey? Release my people so they can worship me.

Luke 14:11

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

Psalm 131:1

I am not conceited, Lord, and I don't waste my time on impossible schemes.