If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto Yahweh.
A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O Yahweh; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith Yahweh Elohim of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.
Thus saith the Sovereign Yahweh; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.