James 4:6

WEB

⁶But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

KJV

⁶But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

BSB

⁶But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

FBV

⁶^[+] But God gives us even more grace, as Scripture says: “God is against those who are arrogant, but gives grace to those who are humble.”

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References

Proverbs 3:34

³⁴Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

Extra References

Matthew 23:12

¹²Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Proverbs 3:34

³⁴Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

⁵Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Psalms 138:6

⁶For though the LORD is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but he knows the proud from afar.

Proverbs 18:12

¹²Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

Proverbs 29:23

²³A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

Proverbs 6:16-17

¹⁶There are six things which the LORD hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: ¹⁷arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 22:4

⁴The result of humility and the fear of the LORD is wealth, honor, and life.

Isaiah 2:11-12

¹¹The lofty looks of man will be brought low, the arrogance of men will be bowed down, and the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. ¹²For there will be a day of the LORD of Armies for all that is proud and arrogant, and for all that is lifted up, and it shall be brought low—

Job 22:29

²⁹When they cast down, you will say, ‘be lifted up.’ He will save the humble person.