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Bible verses about humility

Walking humbly — from Micah and Proverbs to the mind of Christ in Philippians.

3doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; 4each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.
Philippians 2:3–4Read in context →
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
James 4:10Read in context →
Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 5:5Read in context →

Old Testament

if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14Read in context →
He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does the LORD require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
Micah 6:8Read in context →

Psalms & Wisdom

Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 3:34Read in context →
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2Read in context →
The result of humility and the fear of the LORD is wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 22:4Read in context →

Gospels

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:12Read in context →

New Testament

For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.
Romans 12:3Read in context →
5Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, 6who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. 8And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, yes, the death of the cross.
Philippians 2:5–8Read in context →
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
Colossians 3:12Read in context →
5Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,
1 Peter 5:5–6Read in context →

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