Exalting Yourself

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, Or if thou hast thought evil, Lay thy hand upon thy mouth.

The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.

A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

that 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 by their 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 thy hand upon thy mouth. — read the full passage →

To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

The words of Agur the son of Jakeh; the oracle. The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal: — read the full passage →

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

He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. — read the full passage →

Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

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

Putting away therefore all wickedness, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, — read the full passage →

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

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. — read the full passage →

There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus. — read the full passage →

Now it came to pass on a sabbath, that he was going through the grainfields; and his disciples plucked the ears, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;

The words of king Lemuel; the oracle which his mother taught him. — read the full passage →

The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

Much foodis inthe tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

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

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

And his eyes are a flame of fire, and upon his head are many diadems; and he hath a name written which no one knoweth but he himself.

And there came one of the seven angels that had the seven bowls, and spake with me, saying, Come hither, I will show thee the judgment of the great harlot that sitteth upon many waters; — read the full passage →

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

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, 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 irksome, but for you it is safe. — read the full passage →

Paul, calledto bean apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, — read the full passage →

And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended out of heaven, even the Son of man, who is in heaven.

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

And he entered and was passing through Jericho. — read the full passage →

And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

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

Hear this, O ye that would swallow up the needy, and cause the poor of the land to fail,

And as for me, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to confirm and strengthen him. — read the full passage →

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

For thus saith Jehovah that created the heavens, the God that formed the earth and made it, that established it and created it not a waste, that formed it to be inhabited: I am Jehovah; and there is none else.

And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is humbled, and the eyes of the lofty are humbled:

For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied; And the eyes of man are never satisfied.

A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

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

The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, For this very purpose did I raise thee up, that I might show in thee my power, and that my name might be published abroad in all the earth. — read the full passage →

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing witness with me in the Holy Spirit, — 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 to do that which is good is not.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, — read the full passage →

He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life; but he that obeyeth 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 on him should not perish, but have eternal 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 the right to become children 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 the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

The nations shall see and be ashamed of 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 nations, in the midst of many peoples, as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep; who, if he go through, treadeth down and teareth in pieces, and there is none to deliver.

They run like mighty men; they climb the wall like men of war; and they march every one on his ways, and they break not 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 out his wings against Bozrah: and the heart of the mighty men of Edom at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.

For thus saith Jehovah: Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread out his wings against Moab.

I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking like 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;

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

Slander not a servant unto his master, Lest he curse thee, and thou be held 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 wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

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

The king by justice establisheth the land; But he that exacteth gifts overthroweth it.

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

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of 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, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out; Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil: Wait for Jehovah, and he will save thee.

Whoso curseth his father or his mother, His lamp shall be put out in blackness of darkness.

A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; And whosoever erreth thereby is not wise. — read the full passage →

A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

A glad heart maketh a cheerful countenance; But by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken. — read the full passage →

A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger. — read the full passage →

He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. — read the full passage →

A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish. — read the full passage →

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he that hateth reproof is brutish.

A false balance is an abomination to Jehovah; But a just weight is his delight. — read the full passage →

The hope of the righteousshall begladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

He becometh poor that worketh 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 Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.