James 4:6

New Century Version

But God gives us even more grace, as the Scripture says, “God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:26

But later Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem were sorry and stopped being proud, so the Lord did not punish them while Hezekiah was alive.

2 Chronicles 33:12

As Manasseh suffered, he begged the Lord his God for help and humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.

2 Chronicles 33:19

Manasseh’s prayer and God’s pity for him, his sins, his unfaithfulness, the places he built for worshiping gods and the Asherah idols before he humbled himself—all are written in the book of the seers.

2 Chronicles 33:23

Amon did not humble himself before the Lord as his father Manasseh had done. Instead, Amon sinned even more.

2 Chronicles 34:27

When you heard my words against this place and its people, you became sorry for what you had done and you humbled yourself before me. You tore your clothes to show how upset you were, and you cried in my presence. This is why I have heard you, says the Lord.

Job 22:29

When people are made humble and you say, ‘Have courage,’ then the humble will be saved.

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is supreme, he takes care of those who are humble, but he stays away from the proud.

Psalm 9:12

He remembers who the murderers are; he will not forget the cries of those who suffer.

Exodus 18:11

Now I know the Lord is greater than all gods, because he did this to those who looked down on Israel.”

Proverbs 15:33

Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.

Proverbs 18:12

Proud people will be ruined, but the humble will be honored.

Proverbs 22:4

Respecting the Lord and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride will ruin people, but those who are humble will be honored.

Proverbs 3:34

The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him, but he gives grace to those who are not proud.

Isaiah 2:17

At that time proud people will be made humble, and they will bow low with shame. At that time only the Lord will be praised,

Isaiah 54:7

God says, “I left you for a short time, but with great kindness I will bring you back again.

Isaiah 57:15

And this is the reason: God lives forever and is holy. He is high and lifted up. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are sad and humble. I give new life to those who are humble and to those whose hearts are broken.

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, give praise and honor and glory to the King of heaven. Everything he does is right and fair, and he is able to make proud people humble.

Matthew 13:12

Those who have understanding will be given more, and they will have all they need. But those who do not have understanding, even what they have will be taken away from them.

Matthew 23:12

Whoever makes himself great will be made humble. Whoever makes himself humble will be made great.

Luke 1:52

He has brought down rulers from their thrones and raised up the humble.

Luke 14:11

All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great.”

Luke 18:14

I tell you, when this man went home, he was right with God, but the Pharisee was not. All who make themselves great will be made humble, but all who make themselves humble will be made great.”

James 4:10

Humble yourself in the Lord’s presence, and he will honor you.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, younger people should be willing to be under older people. And all of you should be very humble with each other. “God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”

1 Samuel 2:3

“Don’t continue bragging, don’t speak proud words. The Lord is a God who knows everything, and he judges what people do.