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When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:6-7

Proverbs 11 (English Standard Version)

1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,
but a just weight is his delight.
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with the humble is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.
4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight,
but the wicked falls by his own wickedness.

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1 Peter 5 (English Standard Version)

3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

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With pride comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 11:2

Humble yourself before God's powerful hand so that he will lift you up at the appropriate time. Surrender all your worries to him, because he cares for you.

1 Peter 5:6-7

Proverbs 11 (Free Bible Version)

1 The Lord hates dishonest scales, but accurate weights please him.
2 With pride comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
3 Honesty guides the good, but deceit destroys liars.
4 Wealth won't help you on judgment day, but goodness saves you from death.
5 The goodness of the innocent keeps them on track, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.

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1 Peter 5 (Free Bible Version)

3 Don't be arrogant, lording it over those who have been put in your care, but be an example to the flock.
4 When the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a glorious crown that will never fade.
5 Young people, do what the elders tell you. Indeed all of you should serve one another in humility, because “God is against the proud, but favors the humble.”
6 Humble yourself before God's powerful hand so that he will lift you up at the appropriate time.
7 Surrender all your worries to him, because he cares for you.
8 Be responsible, and stay alert. The devil, your enemy, is prowling around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
9 Stand firm against him, trusting in God. Remember that your fellow-believers around the world are going through similar troubles.
10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you into his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore you, support you, strengthen you, and give you a solid foundation.

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