Bible Verses About Humility

Verses about humility, putting others first, and the meekness Christ modeled.

King James Version
3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Philippians 2:3
10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
James 4:10
2When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2
6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1 Peter 5:6
8He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Micah 6:8
12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Colossians 3:12
4By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Proverbs 22:4
12And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Matthew 23:12
6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
James 4:6
2With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Ephesians 4:2
9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
Psalms 25:9
19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about humility?

The Bible presents humility as essential. Philippians 2:3 says to esteem others better than yourself. James 4:10 promises that those who humble themselves before God will be lifted up.

Why is humility important to God?

Micah 6:8 lists walking humbly with God as one of His requirements. Proverbs 11:2 says 'with the lowly is wisdom.' Jesus modeled humility and taught that the greatest must be the servant of all.

How did Jesus demonstrate humility?

Philippians 2:5-8 describes Jesus leaving heaven's glory, taking the form of a servant, and humbling Himself to death on a cross. He washed His disciples' feet (John 13:14-15), associated with the lowly, and said He came not to be served but to serve (Mark 10:45). His entire life modeled the humility He taught.