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Micah 6:8
“What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”
Humility is part of a life shaped by justice, mercy, and fellowship with God.
Bible Verses
Bible Verses About Humility
Bible verses about humility, serving others, wisdom, and walking with God.
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Philippians 2:3
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
Humility changes how we treat other people.
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James 4:10
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
God is the one who lifts up the humble.
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Proverbs 11:2
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Humility is connected with wisdom.
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Proverbs 22:4
“By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.”
Humility is presented as a path of life before God.
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1 Peter 5:6
“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.”
Humility trusts God's timing instead of self-promotion.
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Matthew 23:12
“Whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”
Jesus teaches that true honor comes through humility.
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Matthew 23:11
“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
Greatness in the kingdom is expressed through service.
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Ephesians 4:2
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.”
Humility shapes how we bear with one another.
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Colossians 3:12
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind.”
Humility is part of the character God forms in His people.
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Romans 12:3
“Not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly.”
Humility includes honest, sober self-understanding.
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Luke 14:11
“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Jesus teaches the reversal of pride and humility.
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Luke 18:14
“For every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Humility is the posture God honors.
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1 Peter 5:5
“God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
Grace is promised to the humble.
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Proverbs 15:33
“The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
Humility comes before true honor.
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Proverbs 18:12
“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.”
This proverb contrasts pride with the path of humility.
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Proverbs 29:23
“A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
Pride lowers, but humility is honored.
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Psalm 25:9
“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
God guides the meek and teachable.
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Isaiah 57:15
“I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit.”
God is near to the humble and contrite.
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Isaiah 66:2
“To this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit.”
God looks with favor on a humble heart.
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Zephaniah 2:3
“Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth.”
The meek are called to seek the Lord.
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2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face.”
Humility is part of turning back to God.
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Matthew 18:4
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Jesus uses childlike humility as a picture of greatness.
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Luke 22:26
“He that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.”
Leadership in God's kingdom takes the shape of service.
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Mark 10:45
“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”
Jesus Himself is the model of humble service.
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John 3:30
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
Humility gladly makes room for Christ to be central.
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1 Corinthians 4:7
“What hast thou that thou didst not receive?”
Humility remembers that all good gifts are received.
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Galatians 5:13
“By love serve one another.”
Humility expresses itself through loving service.
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Titus 3:2
“To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”
Meekness shapes speech and relationships.
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1 Samuel 2:3
“Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth.”
Humility also governs our words.