James 4:10

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

Psalm 147:6

The Lord helps the oppressed, but he smears the wicked in the dirt.

Matthew 23:12

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

1 Peter 5:6

Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes.

Luke 14:11

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

Job 22:29

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

Psalm 113:7

God lifts the poor and needy from dust and ashes,

Luke 1:52

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

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.”

Psalm 27:6

You will let me defeat all my enemies. Then I will celebrate, as I enter your tent with animal sacrifices and songs of praise.

Psalm 30:1

I will praise you, Lord! You saved me from the grave and kept my enemies from celebrating my death.

1 Samuel 2:9

You protect your loyal people, but everyone who is evil will die in darkness. We cannot win a victory by our own strength.

Psalm 28:9

Come save us and bless us. Be our shepherd and always carry us in your arms.

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.

1 Samuel 2:7

Our Lord, you are the one who makes us rich or poor. You put some in high positions and bring disgrace on others.

2 Chronicles 7:14

If my own people will humbly pray and turn back to me and stop sinning, then I will answer them from heaven. I will forgive them and make their land fertile once again.

Job 5:11

He protects the sorrowful and lifts up those who have been disgraced. *

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.

Ezekiel 21:26

I, the Lord God, command you to take off your royal turban and your crown, because everything will be different. Those who had no power will be put in charge, and those who now rule will become nobodies.