⁶ It grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots of it were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.

¹⁴ that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

¹⁹ It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the plunder with the proud.