God Exalts the Humble and Abases the Proud
Isaiah 23:9
The LORD of hosts has purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.


A philosopher, being asked how God was employed, gave for answer, "In exalting the humble and abasing the proud." The reply was good, and agreeable to Scripture.

(R. Macculloch.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.

WEB: Yahweh of Armies has planned it, to stain the pride of all glory, to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.




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