Bible Verses About Humility

Old Testament Concordance of Humility-Related Terms (NLT)

Genesis 18:27

Then Abraham spoke again. “Since I have begun, let me speak further to my Lord, even though I am but dust and ashes.”

Exodus 10:3

So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the Lord, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you refuse to submit to me?”

Leviticus 26:41

When I have turned their hostility back on them and brought them to the land of their enemies, at last their stubborn hearts will be humbled.

Numbers 12:3

Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth.

Deuteronomy 8:2–3

Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness… humbling you and testing you to prove your character.

Deuteronomy 8:16

He did this to humble you and test you for your own good.

2 Chronicles 7:14

Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face…

2 Chronicles 12:6–7

Then the leaders of Israel and the king humbled themselves and said, “The Lord is right in doing this to us!”

2 Chronicles 30:11

However, some people from Asher, Manasseh, and Zebulun humbled themselves and went to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 32:26

Then Hezekiah humbled himself and repented of his pride.

2 Chronicles 33:12–13

But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the Lord… and humbled himself deeply before the God of his ancestors.

2 Chronicles 34:27

You were sorry and humbled yourself before God when you heard his words…

Ezra 8:21

I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God.

Job 22:29

If people are in trouble and you say, ‘Help them,’ God will save them.

Even sinners will be rescued; they will be rescued because your hands are pure.

Psalm 9:12

For he who avenges murder cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer.

Psalm 10:17

Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.

Psalm 18:27

You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud.

Psalm 22:26

The poor will eat and be satisfied.

All who seek the Lord will praise him.

Psalm 25:9

He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.

Psalm 34:2

I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.

Psalm 37:11

The lowly will possess the land and will live in peace and prosperity.

Psalm 51:17

The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit.

You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God.

Psalm 69:32

The humble will see their God at work and be glad.

Psalm 76:9

You stand up to judge those who do evil, O God, and to rescue the oppressed of the earth.

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud.

Psalm 147:6

The Lord supports the humble, but he brings the wicked down into the dust.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord delights in his people; he crowns the humble with victory.

Proverbs 3:34

The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.

Proverbs 11:2

Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 15:33

Fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.

Proverbs 16:18–19

Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.

Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 18:12

Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.

Proverbs 22:4

True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.

Isaiah 29:19

The humble will be filled with fresh joy from the Lord.

Isaiah 57:15

I live… with those whose spirits are contrite and humble.

Isaiah 66:2

I will bless those who have humble and contrite hearts, who tremble at my word.

Daniel 4:37

Those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord, all who are humble, and follow his commands.

New Testament Concordance of Humility-Related Terms (NLT)

Matthew 5:3

God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

Matthew 5:5

God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

Matthew 11:29

Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 18:4

Anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 23:12

But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Luke 1:48

For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.

Luke 1:52

He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble.

Luke 14:11

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this sinner… returned home justified… For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

John 13:14–15

Since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.

Acts 20:19

I have done the Lord’s work humbly and with many tears.

Romans 12:3

Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves.

Romans 12:16

Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!

1 Corinthians 1:28–29

God chose things despised… so that no one can ever boast in the presence of God.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud.

Galatians 5:23

Gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Galatians 6:1

Gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other.

Philippians 2:3–8

Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves… You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had… he humbled himself in obedience to God.

Colossians 3:12

Clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

1 Thessalonians 2:6–7

We were not looking for praise… As apostles… we were like children among you.

James 1:21

Humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts.

James 3:13

Prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

James 4:6

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.

1 Peter 3:8

Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

1 Peter 5:5–6

Dress yourselves in humility… Humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.