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Proverbs 29:23

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

This agrees with what Christ said more than once, 1. That those who

exalt themselves shall be abased. Those that think to gain respect by

lifting up themselves above their rank, by looking high, talking big,

appearing fine, and applauding themselves, will on the contrary expose

themselves to contempt, lose their reputation, and provoke God by

humbling providences to bring them down and lay them low. 2. That those

who humble themselves shall be exalted, and shall be established in

their dignity: Honour shall uphold the humble in spirit; their humility

is their honour, and that shall make them truly and safely great, and

recommend them to the esteem of all that are wise and good.

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