6 But he gives greater grace. Therefore he says:
God resists the proud
but gives grace to the humble. 4:6 Pr 3:34, 4:6 Ps 138:6; Pr 3:34; Mt 23:12
7 Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 4:7 Eph 4:27; 6:11; 1Pt 5:8–98 Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 4:8 2Ch 15:2; Is 1:16; Jms 1:89 Be miserable and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 4:9 Mt 5:4; Lk 6:2510 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.