2 Therefore because it is the time of the Evil One, hear in mystery that which I am writing for you. For thus it is written:— Whatsoever is exalted among men is despicable before God. And again it is written:— Everyone who exalts himself shall be abased, and everyone who humbles himself shall be exalted. Also Jeremiah said:— Let not the mighty glory in his might, nor the rich in his riches. And again the blessed Apostle said:— Whosoever glories, let him glory in the Lord. And David said:— I saw the wicked exalted and lifted up as the cedar of Lebanon; and when I passed by he was not, and I sought him and found him not.
Source: Demonstrations (New Advent)