And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
Luke 14:11 - King James Version - American Edition For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled (ranked below others who are honored or rewarded), and he who humbles himself (keeps a modest opinion of himself and behaves accordingly) will be exalted (elevated in rank). American Standard Version (1901) For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Common English Bible All who lift themselves up will be brought low, and those who make themselves low will be lifted up.” Catholic Public Domain Version For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted. |
And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.
Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mor´decai the Jew, that sitteth at the king's gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken.
When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; and before honor is humility.
It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory.
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down; and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low; and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbors; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee.
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.
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the Lord anointed thee king over Israel?