Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
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James 4:8-12
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4:10 To those who humble themselves before him, God gives honor in place of the shame of their persecution and oppression (Jas 2:6-7).
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The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.
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