19. And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.
Luke XVIII, 13. And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14. 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.
Prov. XV, 33. The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.
Micah VI, 8. He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
James IV, 6. But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
1 Pet. V, 5. 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.
6. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.
Matt. V, 3. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Isaiah LVII, 15. For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.