Isaiah 57:15  For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, "I dwell on a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite.

Proverbs 16:19  It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Matthew 5:3  "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Proverbs 6:16,17  There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: • Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 16:5  Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.

Psalm 139:23,24  Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; • And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.

Philippians 1:2,3  Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. • I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,

Matthew 5:5  "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

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