Matthew 23:12  For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Proverbs 11:12  Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

2 Chronicles 7:14   … if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.