James 4:6

New International Reader's Version

But God continues to give us more grace. That’s why Scripture says, “God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are humble.” (Proverbs 3:34)

Cross References

2 Chronicles 32:26

Then Hezekiah had a change of heart. He was sorry he had been proud. The people of Jerusalem were also sorry they had sinned. So the Lord wasn’t angry with them as long as Hezekiah was king.

2 Chronicles 33:12

When Manasseh was in trouble, he asked the Lord his God to help him. He made himself very humble in the sight of the God of his people.

2 Chronicles 33:19

Everything about Manasseh is written in the records of the prophets. That includes his prayer and the fact that God felt sorry for him. It includes everything he did before he made himself humble in the Lord’s sight. It includes all his sins and the fact that he wasn’t faithful to the Lord. It includes the locations where he built high places. It includes the places where he set up poles used to worship the female god named Asherah. And it includes the places where he set up statues of other gods.

2 Chronicles 33:23

He didn’t make himself humble in the Lord’s sight as his father Manasseh had done. So Amon became even more guilty.

2 Chronicles 34:27

The Lord says, “Your heart was tender. You made yourself humble in my sight. You heard what I spoke against this place and its people. So you made yourself humble. You tore your royal robes and wept. And I have heard you,” announces the Lord.

Job 22:29

When people are brought low you will say, ‘Lift them up!’ Then God will help them.

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is high above all, he cares for the lowly. Though he is in heaven above, he sees them on earth below.

Psalm 9:12

The God who pays back murderers remembers. He doesn’t forget the cries of those who are hurting.

Exodus 18:11

Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods. See what he did to those who looked down on Israel.”

Proverbs 15:33

Wisdom teaches you to have respect for the Lord. So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

Proverbs 18:12

If a person’s heart is proud, they will be destroyed. So don’t be proud if you want to be honored.

Proverbs 22:4

Being humble comes from having respect for the Lord. This will bring you wealth and honor and life.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride brings a person low. But those whose spirits are low will be honored.

Proverbs 3:34

He makes fun of proud people who make fun of others. But he gives grace to those who are humble and treated badly.

Isaiah 2:17

Anyone who brags will be brought low. Anyone who is proud will be made humble. The Lord alone will be honored at that time.

Isaiah 54:7

“For a brief moment I left you. But because I love you so much, I will bring you back.

Isaiah 57:15

The God who is highly honored lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place. But I also live with anyone who turns away from their sins. I live with anyone who is not proud. I give new life to them. I give it to anyone who turns away from their sins.

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, give praise and honor and glory to the King of heaven. Everything he does is right. All his ways are fair. He is able to bring down those who live proudly.

Matthew 13:12

Everyone who has this kind of knowledge will be given more knowledge. In fact, they will have very much. If anyone doesn’t have this kind of knowledge, even what little they have will be taken away from them.

Matthew 23:12

People who lift themselves up will be made humble. And people who make themselves humble will be lifted up.

Luke 1:52

He has brought down rulers from their thrones. But he has lifted up people who are not considered important.

Luke 14:11

All those who lift themselves up will be made humble. And those who make themselves humble will be lifted up.”

Luke 18:14

“I tell you, the tax collector went home accepted by God. But not the Pharisee. All those who lift themselves up will be made humble. And those who make themselves humble will be lifted up.”

James 4:10

Be humble in front of the Lord. And he will lift you up.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, I’m speaking to you who are younger. Follow the lead of those who are older. All of you, put on a spirit free of pride toward one another. Put it on as if it were your clothes. Do this because Scripture says, “God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are humble.” (Proverbs 3:34)

1 Samuel 2:3

“Don’t keep talking so proudly. Don’t let your mouth say such proud things. The Lord is a God who knows everything. He judges everything people do.