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Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


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PSALM 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

PROVERBS 16:19
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

ISAIAH 57:15
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.

LUKE 6:20
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.