18 Bible Verses about Being Humble

humble yourselves before the Lord, and then he will raise you up.

Humble yourselves under the strong hand of God, then, so that when it is time, he may raise you;

with perfect modesty and gentleness, showing forbearance to one another patiently, zealous in love

Whoever uplifts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be uplifted.

For everyone who uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted."

Keep in harmony with one another; instead of being ambitious, associate with humble folk; never be self-conceited.

Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the Realm of heaven;

Lastly, you must all be united, you must have sympathy, brotherly love, compassion, and humility,

Yet he gives grace more and more: thus it is said, The haughty God opposes, but to the humble he gives grace.

Who among you is wise and learned? Let him show by his good conduct, with the modesty of wisdom, what his deeds are.

and appearing in human form, he humbly stooped in his obedience even to die, and to die upon the cross.

how I served the Lord in all humility, with many a tear and many a trial which I encountered owing to the plots of the Jews,

No, when you are invited, go and recline in the lowest place, so that when your host comes in he will tell you, 'Move higher up, my friend.' Then you will be honoured before your fellow guests.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find your souls refreshed;

never acting for private ends or from vanity, but humbly considering each other the better man,

I know how to live humbly; I also know how to live in prosperity. I have been initiated into the secret for all sorts and conditions of life, for plenty and for hunger, for prosperity and for privations.

but let one who is rich exult in being lowered; for the rich will pass away like the flower of the grass ??11 up comes the sun with the scorching wind and withers the grass, its flower drops off, and the splendour of it is ruined: so shall the rich fade away amid their pursuits.

so clear away all the foul rank growth of malice, and make a soil of modesty for the Word which roots itself inwardly with power to save your souls.