28 Bible Verses about dignity

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1 Corinthians 12:23

and as for those parts of the body which we consider less honorable, these we treat with greater honor; and our less presentable parts are treated with greater modesty,

Genesis 49:3


“Reuben, you are my firstborn;
My might, the beginning of my strength and vigor,
Preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power [that should have been your birthright].

Proverbs 5:9


Or you will give your honor to others,
And your years to the cruel one,

Ecclesiastes 10:6

folly is set in many exalted places and in great dignity while the rich sit in humble places.

Titus 2:7

And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified,

Habakkuk 1:7


“The Chaldeans are dreaded and feared;
Their justice and authority originate with themselves and are defined only by their decree.

1 Thessalonians 2:6

nor did we seek glory and honor from people, neither from you nor from anyone else, though as apostles of Christ we had the power to assert our authority.

Exodus 28:2

You are to make sacred garments [official clothing reserved for holy services] for Aaron your brother, for honor and for beauty (ornamentation).

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain,

Job 40:10


“Adorn yourself with eminence and dignity [since you question the Almighty],
And array yourself with honor and majesty.

1 Timothy 3:11

Women must likewise be worthy of respect, not malicious gossips, but self-controlled, [thoroughly] trustworthy in all things.

Psalm 8:5


Yet You have made him a little lower than God,
And You have crowned him with glory and honor.

Exodus 28:40

“For Aaron’s sons you shall make tunics and sashes and [ornamental] caps, for glory and honor and beauty.

Isaiah 52:2


Shake yourself from the dust, arise,
O captive Jerusalem;
Rid yourself of the chains around your neck,
O captive Daughter of Zion.

Proverbs 4:9


“She will place on your head a garland of grace;
She will present you with a crown of beauty and glory.”

Proverbs 30:29


There are three things which are stately in step,
Even four which are stately in their stride:

Isaiah 53:2


For He [the Servant of God] grew up before Him like a tender shoot (plant),
And like a root out of dry ground;
He has no stately form or majestic splendor
That we would look at Him,
Nor [handsome] appearance that we would be attracted to Him.

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