10 Bible Verses about Etiquette
Most Relevant Verses
Each young woman's turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus after her purification for twelve months (for so were the days of their purification accomplished, six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with sweet fragrances and with preparations for beautifying women).
Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon. He shaved himself, changed his clothing, and came in to Pharaoh.
Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men; for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor's house, lest he be weary of you, and hate you.
One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.
He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
Like a city that is broken down and without walls is a man whose spirit is without restraint.
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you.