Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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- Isaiah 66:2 For all these things hath my hand made, and so all these things came to be, saith Jehovah: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word.
- Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.
- Psalm 34:18 Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.