Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
ταπεινωθητε ενωπιον του κυριου και υψωσει υμας
James 4:10
The same idea in other traditions
R. Levitas of Jabneh said, Be exceeding lowly of spirit, for the hope of man is the worm. …
Call on your Lord with humility and in private: for Allah loveth not those who trespass beyond bounds.
Balm to mine eyes the dust, my head I bow / Upon thy stair. / Where shall I go, where from thy presence? thou / Art everywhere. …
"The beautiful (gods) with joined hands praise and worship the highest Lord (i.e. the Tîrthakara) as the planets, &c., (praise) the moon.
The Master said, "Alas! there is no one that knows me." Tsze-kung said, "What do you mean by thus saying—that no one knows you?" The Master replied, "I do not murmur against Heaven. I do not grumble against men. My studies lie low, and my penetration rises high. But there is Heaven;—that knows me!"