23 Bible Verses about Meekness

Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil disputed about the body of Moses. He did not speak evil judgment against him in abusive terms, but said: Jehovah rebukes you. (Zechariah 3:2)

Angels, though greater in might and power, do not bring an accusation of abusive judgment against them before Jehovah.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,

Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He crowns (beautifies) those who are oppressed with salvation.

Blessed are the meek (gentle) (mild) (humble), for they will inherit the earth.

But with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with fairness for the afflicted of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth (power of his words), and with the spirit (breath) of his lips he will destroy the wicked.

The meek, the poor, and the needy will celebrate and shout because of Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel.

The meek (gentle) (mild) (humble) will inherit the earth and will delight in the abundance 0f peace.

Humble (meek) people will eat until they are full. Those who look to Jehovah will praise him. May your heart live forever.

Say to the daughter of Zion, 'See, your King comes to you, humble, and seated on a donkey, a colt, the offspring of a beast of burden.'

Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,

He was oppressed and afflicted and yet he did not open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was silent like sheep ready to be sheared. He did not open his mouth.

Jesus told him: Put your sword in its place. Those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example (a copy for imitation) (a model) that you should follow in his steps. He committed no sin and deception was not found in him. When he was reviled (insulted), he did not revile in return. When he suffered he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously.

Say to the daughter of Zion, 'See, your King comes to you, humble, and seated on a donkey, a colt, the offspring of a beast of burden.'

Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life,

He was oppressed and afflicted and yet he did not open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was silent like sheep ready to be sheared. He did not open his mouth.

But Moses said to the people: Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of Jehovah. He will accomplish this for you today. The Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. Jehovah will fight for you while you keep silent.

The people complained about Moses. They asked: What can we drink?

The next day when Moses went out, he saw two Hebrews fighting. So he went to the man who started the fight and asked: Why are you beating up one of your own people?

In the morning you will see the glory of Jehovah's presence. He hears your complaints against him. But what are we that you complain against us? Moses said: This will happen when Jehovah gives you meat to eat in the evening, and bread to eat in the morning. Jehovah hears your complaints against him. And what are we? Your complaints are not against us but against Jehovah.

So they complained to Moses about this: Give us water to drink! Moses said: Why do you complain to me? Why do you test Jehovah?

Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness (mildness), self-control; against such there is no law.

What have I done now? David snapped at him. Did I just ask a question?

Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king: Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over there and cut off his head! What business is this of yours? The king said to Abishai and his brother Joab. If Jehovah told him to curse me who am I to stop him? David said to Abishai and to all his officials: My own son is trying to kill me. Why should you be surprised at this Benjaminite? Jehovah told him to curse. Leave him alone and let him curse. read more.
Perhaps Jehovah will acknowledge my misery and give me some blessings to take away this curse. David and his men continued along the road. Shimei kept up with them. He walked on the hillside. He cursed and threw stones and dirt at them as he went. The king and all the people with him finally arrived at their destination and rested there.

But I am like some one deaf and speechless. I am like one who cannot hear and who can offer no arguments.

How horrible it is to live as a foreigner in Meshech or to stay in the tents of Kedar. I have lived too long with those who hate peace. I am for peace, but when I talk about it, they only talk about war.

He was oppressed and afflicted and yet he did not open his mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. He was silent like sheep ready to be sheared. He did not open his mouth.

Here is my servant, whom I have strengthened. Here is the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased. I have filled him with my Spirit, and he will bring justice to every nation. He will not shout or raise his voice or make loud speeches in the streets. He will not break off a bent reed nor extinguish a flickering lamp. He will bring lasting justice to all. read more.
He will not lose hope or courage. He will establish justice on the earth. Distant lands eagerly wait for his law.

He will not quarrel, nor cry aloud. None will hear his voice in the streets. He will break a bruised reed. He will quench smoking flax. This he will do until he sends forth judgment to victory.

As he spoke, Judas, one of the twelve, followed by a crowd carrying swords and spears, approached him. The chief priest and elders of the people had sent them. He that betrayed him gave them a sign. He told them: The one I kiss is he. Take him. He went directly to Jesus and said: Hail, Rabbi, and kissed him. read more.
Jesus told him: Do that for which you came. They laid hands on Jesus, and captured him. Look, one of them with Jesus stretched out his hand, drew his sword, and cut off the ear of the servant of the high priest. Jesus told him: Put your sword in its place. Those who take up the sword will perish by the sword. Do you think I cannot ask my Father for help? He would send me more than twelve legions of angels. How then will the scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen this way?

But we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.

We labor, working with our own hands. Being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;

The people in their bitterness said David should be stoned. This caused him great distress. They were thinking of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in Jehovah his God.

Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king: Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over there and cut off his head! What business is this of yours? The king said to Abishai and his brother Joab. If Jehovah told him to curse me who am I to stop him? David said to Abishai and to all his officials: My own son is trying to kill me. Why should you be surprised at this Benjaminite? Jehovah told him to curse. Leave him alone and let him curse. read more.
Perhaps Jehovah will acknowledge my misery and give me some blessings to take away this curse.

Have this attitude (mind-set) (understanding) (mental state) in you that was also in Christ Jesus. He existed in the form (shape and nature) of God but did not try to be equal with God. He did not even consider it! He emptied (humbled) himself by taking the form of a servant. He was made in the likeness of men. read more.
He obtained the appearance as a man, humbled himself, and became obedient even to death, yes, death on the stake.

Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36) Yes, Father, for it was very pleasing in your sight. All things have been delivered to me from my Father. Only the Father knows the Son, and only the Son knows the Father. The Son tells others about the Father so that they can know him too. read more.
Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me. I am meek (mild) and humble in heart. You will have a restful life, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

It is already a defeat for you that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not let yourself be wronged? Why not let your selves be defrauded (cheated)?

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, invite you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called. Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.

At first no one defended me. They all abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

But we were gentle when we were with you, like a mother taking care of her children.

Those who heard it glorified God. They said to him: You see brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed. They are all zealous for the law. They have been informed concerning you, that you teach all the Jews who are among the nations to forsake Moses. You tell them not to circumcise their children neither to walk after the customs. What shall we do? They will certainly hear that you are here. read more.
Do what we tell you. We have four men who have taken a vow. Take these men and join in on their purification rites. Let them shave their heads. All will know there is no truth in the things they have heard about you, that you walk orderly and keep the law. Concerning those of the nations who have believed, we write: they should keep themselves from things sacrificed to idols, and from blood, and from what is strangled, and from fornication. Then Paul took the men and became purified with them. They went into the temple, declaring the fulfillment of the days of purification, until the offering was offered for every one of them.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, invite you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called. Walk with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, putting up with one another in love.

He who exalts himself will be humbled. He who humbles himself will be exalted.

Jehovah gives relief to those who are oppressed. He brings wicked people down to the ground.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

He should instruct those who oppose using meekness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that they may know the truth.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.

Therefore get rid of all filthiness and wickedness. Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save you.

As God's chosen, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness (humility), meekness (mildness), and long-suffering (patience). Tolerate (endure) (suffer) (put up with) one another, and forgive each other. If any man has a complaint against anyone, forgive them, even as God forgave you.

The Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind (gentle) to all, able to teach, and patient when wronged. He should instruct those who oppose using meekness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that they may know the truth.

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faith, meekness (mildness), self-control; against such there is no law.

You have heard it said, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I tell you, do not resist a wicked person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to that person. If someone takes you to court to sue you and takes your shirt, let him have your coat as well. read more.
Whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two. Give to those who ask. Lend to those who borrow. You have heard it said, 'You should love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' (Leviticus 19:18) I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! You will then act as true children of your Father in heaven. He gives sunlight to both evil and good people. He sends rain for the just and the unjust.

But you, O man of God, run from these things. Pursue (set your heart on) righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness.

I am in your hand (power)! Do with me whatever you think is fair and right.

David said to Abishai and to all his officials: My own son is trying to kill me. Why should you be surprised at this Benjaminite? Jehovah told him to curse. Leave him alone and let him curse.

At first no one defended me. They all abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

Seek Jehovah all you meek ones of the earth, you who have obeyed his Law! Seek righteousness! Seek meekness that you may be hidden in the Day of Jehovah's anger. (Hebrew: ulay-ulay, may-be; Septuagint: you may be hid.) (Hebrew: sathar: concealed, hidden, protected) (Zephaniah 1:2) (Amos 5:15)

Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

Seek Jehovah all you meek ones of the earth, you who have obeyed his Law! Seek righteousness! Seek meekness that you may be hidden in the Day of Jehovah's anger. (Hebrew: ulay-ulay, may-be; Septuagint: you may be hid.) (Hebrew: sathar: concealed, hidden, protected) (Zephaniah 1:2) (Amos 5:15)

The meek, the poor, and the needy will celebrate and shout because of Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel.

Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!

Moses was a very humble (meek) man. He was more humble than anyone else on earth.

Moses was a very humble (meek) man. He was more humble than anyone else on earth.

Jehovah takes pleasure in his people. He crowns (beautifies) those who are oppressed with salvation.

Humble (meek) people will eat until they are full. Those who look to Jehovah will praise him. May your heart live forever.

The meek (gentle) (mild) (humble) will inherit the earth and will delight in the abundance 0f peace.

Let your appearance be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit. This is of great value in the sight of God.

Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do every good work, to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

She prayed silently. Her lips were moving, but she made no sound. So Eli thought that she was drunk. He said to her: Stop making a drunken show of yourself! Stop your drinking and sober up! No, I am not drunk, she answered. I have not been drinking! I am desperate. I have prayed and poured out my troubles to Jehovah. read more.
Do not consider your maidservant a worthless woman. I pray like this because I am miserable and filled with grief.

The herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with the herdsmen of Isaac. They said: The water is ours! So he named the well Esek, because they argued with him. They dug another well. And they quarreled over that one too. So Isaac named it Sitnah (Accusation). He moved on from there and dug another well. They did not quarrel over this one. So he named it Rehoboth (Roomy). He said: Now Jehovah has made room for us. We will prosper in this land.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.

Let your appearance be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit. This is of great value in the sight of God.

Blessed are the meek (gentle) (mild) (humble), for they will inherit the earth.

He leads humble people to do what is right, and he teaches them his way.

when God arose to judgment, to save all the humble of the earth.

Therefore get rid of all filthiness and wickedness. Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save you.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his works are from meekness because of wisdom.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable (yielding), full of mercy and good fruits, without discord (partiality), without hypocrisy.

When someone slaps you on one cheek offer the other. Give your coat to the one who takes your topcoat.

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

Some good-for-nothing people asked: How can this man save us? They despised him and would not bring him presents. He did not respond.

He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Jehovah, do not charge this sin against them. After saying this he fell asleep in death.

Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil disputed about the body of Moses. He did not speak evil judgment against him in abusive terms, but said: Jehovah rebukes you. (Zechariah 3:2)

He said: What have I accomplished compared to you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abi-ezer? God delivered the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb, to you. What was I able to do in comparison to you? Then their anger toward him subsided at what he said.

As you know, those who have endured are called blessed. You have heard of the patience (perseverance) (endurance) of Job, and have seen the outcome Jehovah provided, how he was very tender with his affection and mercy. (Psalm 103:8)

That is why we boast (rejoice) (have glory) about you in the congregations of God. We boast (rejoice) (have glory) about the way you continue to endure and believe through all the persecutions and sufferings you experience.

Abram said to Lot: Let us not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and mine, for we are brothers.