⁸ He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and he hath set the world upon them.

²⁷ For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.

³⁴ Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

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.

²⁶ Thus saith the Lord God; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high.

⁵² He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

¹¹ For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.