Bible Verses About
Humility
Verses on lowliness and dependence — the posture God consistently lifts up.
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about humility?
Scripture speaks to humility in passages such as Philippians 2:3, Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 4:2. For example, Philippians 2:3 says, “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about humility?
Philippians 2:3 — “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
What is a short Bible verse about humility?
Proverbs 11:2 — “When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”