The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.
Isaiah 57:15 (GW)
1. God lives in high places and humble hearts.
He counts the number of the stars; He gives names to all of them.
Psalm 147:4 (NIV)
Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool.
Isaiah 66:1-2 (NIV)
Be humble and give more honor to others than to yourselves.
Philippians 2:3b (NCV)
Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin.
Proverbs 16:18 (NCV)
First pride, then the crash – the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.
Proverbs 16:18 (MSG)
2. When I have a humble heart God will revive me.
…I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.
Isaiah 57:15 (GW)
At my first defense, no one came to my support, but everyone deserted me. May it not be held against them. But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth.
2 Timothy 4:16-17 (NIV)
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