humbleness
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12But whoever has exalted himself, shall be humbled. And whoever has humbled himself, shall be exalted.
2with all humility and meekness, with patience, supporting one another in charity.
19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger. 20For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.
6And so, be humbled under the powerful hand of God, so that he may exalt you in the time of visitation.
2to speak evil of no one, not to be litigious, but to be reserved, displaying all meekness toward all men.
8But now you must set aside all these things: anger, indignation, malice, blasphemy, and indecent speech from your mouth.
4Therefore, whoever will have humbled himself like this little child, such a one is greater in the kingdom of heaven.
29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you shall find rest for your souls.
10Be humbled in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
8I will reveal to you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires from you, and how to act with judgment, and to love mercy, and to walk carefully with your God.
9If we confess our sins, then he is faithful and just, so as to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all iniquity.
5Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace.