Bible Verses About Humility
Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less, and putting God and other people first. These verses show why the Bible ties humility to grace, wisdom and honor.
12 scriptures in modern King James wording
Philippians 2:3KJV
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
Proverbs 11:2KJV
“When pride comes, then comes shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 22:4KJV
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
Proverbs 16:18KJV
“Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
James 4:6KJV
“But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble.”
James 4:10KJV
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
1 Peter 5:6KJV
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
Micah 6:8KJV
“He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Matthew 23:12KJV
“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be brought low; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”
Luke 14:11KJV
“For whosoever exalts himself shall be brought low; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.”
Colossians 3:12KJV
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
Romans 12:3KJV
“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.”
Common questions
What does the Bible say about humility?
Philippians 2:3 says to count others as better than yourself, and James 4:10 says those who humble themselves before the Lord will be lifted up. Micah 6:8 lists walking humbly with God as part of what he asks of you.
Why does the Bible warn against pride?
Proverbs 16:18 says pride goes before destruction, and James 4:6 says God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Pride puts you at the center, which blocks both help from God and honest relationships with others.
Related Bible verses
- Bible Verses About WisdomBiblical wisdom is the skill of living well, and it starts with respect for God.
- Bible Verses About UnityUnity does not mean everyone is the same.
- Bible Verses About PatienceWaiting is one of the hardest things the Bible asks of you, and it shows up on almost every page.
- Bible Verses About ForgivenessForgiveness is hard, and the Bible does not pretend otherwise.
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