# who exalts himself

"who tries to look important" or "who takes an important position"

# will be humbled

"will be shown to be unimportant" or "will be given an unimportant position." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will humble" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# humbles himself

"who chooses to look unimportant" or "who takes an unimportant position"

# will be exalted

"will be shown to be important" or "will be given an important position." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will exalt" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])