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

But {G1161} he giveth {G1325} more {G3187} grace {G5485}. Wherefore {G1352} he saith {G3004}, God {G2316} resisteth {G498} the proud {G5244}, but {G1161} giveth {G1325} grace {G5485} unto the humble {G5011}.

But the grace he gives is greater, which is why it says,

“God opposes the arrogant,
but to the humble he gives grace.”

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

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

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Cross-References

  • Matthew 23:12 (45 votes)

    And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

  • Proverbs 3:34 (44 votes)

    Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

  • 1 Peter 5:5 (30 votes)

    ¶ 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.

  • Proverbs 18:12 (24 votes)

    ¶ Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.

  • Psalms 138:6 (23 votes)

    ¶ Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

  • Proverbs 29:23 (20 votes)

    ¶ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Proverbs 6:16 (19 votes)

    These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: