Exalting Yourself

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.

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

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.

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. — read the full passage →

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, even the prophecy: the man spake unto Ithiel, even unto Ithiel and Ucal, — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. — read the full passage →

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

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. — read the full passage →

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. — read the full passage →

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. — read the full passage →

The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

And he that curseth his father, or his mother, shall surely be put to death.

For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself.

And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: — read the full passage →

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: — read the full passage →

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. — read the full passage →

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, — read the full passage →

And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: — read the full passage →

And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. — read the full passage →

And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

Hear this, O ye that swallow up the needy, even to make the poor of the land to fail,

Also I in the first year of Darius the Mede, even I, stood to confirm and to strengthen him. — read the full passage →

In the first year of Darius the son of Ahasuerus, of the seed of the Medes, which was made king over the realm of the Chaldeans; — read the full passage →

For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the Lord; and there is none else.

And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:

Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.

The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. — read the full passage →

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, — read the full passage →

Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, — read the full passage →

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. — read the full passage →

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. — read the full passage →

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost, — read the full passage →

For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: — read the full passage →

But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.

And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.

They shall run like mighty men; they shall climb the wall like men of war; and they shall march every one on his ways, and they shall not break their ranks:

According to their pasture, so were they filled; they were filled, and their heart was exalted; therefore have they forgotten me.

Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread his wings over Bozrah: and at that day shall the heart of the mighty men of Edom be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.

For thus saith the Lord; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.

I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the earth.

The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;

The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;

Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.

Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty.

Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. — read the full passage →

Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. — read the full passage →

He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, his lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.

A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. — read the full passage →

A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother.

A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. — read the full passage →

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. — read the full passage →

He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. — read the full passage →

A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. — read the full passage →

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight. — read the full passage →

The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. — read the full passage →

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.