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Bible Verses About Humility

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. These Bible verses about humility trace the downward path Jesus took — and calls us to follow.

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Philippians 2:3-8

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“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross.”
“But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.””
“He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Proverbs 11:2

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“When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.”

1 Peter 5:5-6

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“Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.”

Matthew 23:12

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“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Proverbs 22:4

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“The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.”

Colossians 3:12

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“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

Psalms 149:4

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“For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.”

Proverbs 16:18-19

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“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.”

Luke 14:11

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“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.””

Romans 12:3

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“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Humility?

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. These Bible verses about humility trace the downward path Jesus took — and calls us to follow.

What is a good Bible verse about Humility?

Philippians 2:3-8: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross.”

Where should I start reading about Humility in the Bible?

Start with James 4:6, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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