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Bible Verses About Humility

Scripture about pride and a humble heart.

10 verses about pride and a humble heart, in the King James Version. Tap Copy to send one to a friend, or print the page for your fridge, journal or small group.

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
James 4:10 (KJV)
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Philippians 2:3–4 (KJV)
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 16:18 (KJV)
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1 Peter 5:6 (KJV)
He 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 (KJV)
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2 (KJV)
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Matthew 23:12 (KJV)
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Romans 12:16 (KJV)
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
Proverbs 22:4 (KJV)
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Colossians 3:12 (KJV)

How to use these verses this week

  1. Pick one. Choose the verse that hits closest to what you are facing today.
  2. Write it down. Put it on your phone’s lock screen or a sticky note where you’ll see it.
  3. Pray it back. Turn the verse into a sentence to God in your own words.
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Questions

What is the best Bible verse about humility?

Many people turn to James 4:10: “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”

Which translation are these verses?

King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain in the United States, so you can copy, print and share them freely.