Bible Verses About Humility

Bible verses about Humility

200 verses

Dive into the heart of humility, a cornerstone of spiritual growth illuminated throughout scripture. These verses offer a pathway to understanding God's grace and our relationship with Him and others. Embrace the wisdom found within these passages, allowing them to shape your perspective and actions. True humility isn't weakness, but strength under divine guidance, fostering empathy, compassion, and a genuine connection to the world around us. By exploring these teachings, we can cultivate a spirit of selfless service and find profound joy in surrendering our ego to God's will. Let these words be a guide on your journey to a more humble and fulfilling life.

Scripture Passages

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Then said Saul to his servant, Well said; come, let us go. So they went unto the city where the man of God was.

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Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine.

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And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.

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Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, and reign over us.

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And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.

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A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

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None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the Lord.

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And forgive thy people that have sinned against thee, and all their transgressions wherein they have transgressed against thee, and give them compassion before them who carried them captive, that they may have compassion on them:

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Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.

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His offering was one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meat offering:

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Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, and the anointing oil, and a bullock for the sin offering, and two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread;

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O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

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My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

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And the priest shall take holy water in an earthen vessel; and of the dust that is in the floor of the tabernacle the priest shall take, and put it into the water:

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Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?

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Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.

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Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.

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And the Lord said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the Lord?

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And one kid of the goats, to make an atonement for you.

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At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

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And thirty thousand asses and five hundred,

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And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.

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Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear.

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The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart.

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I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the Lord will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the Lord, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.

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And the oracle he prepared in the house within, to set there the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

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And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?

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And Jehoiachin the king of Judah went out to the king of Babylon, he, and his mother, and his servants, and his princes, and his officers: and the king of Babylon took him in the eighth year of his reign.

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And the persons were sixteen thousand; of which the Lord’s tribute was thirty and two persons.

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A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him?

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So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.

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So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.

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And the Lord descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord.

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In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the Lord’s passover.

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And the Lord spake unto Moses in mount Sinai, saying,

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In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

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And upon the table of shewbread they shall spread a cloth of blue, and put thereon the dishes, and the spoons, and the bowls, and covers to cover withal: and the continual bread shall be thereon:

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And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s: it is holy unto the Lord.

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And Pharaoh’s cup was in my hand: and I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh’s cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh’s hand.

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I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:

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In essence, these verses paint a powerful picture: humility isn't weakness, but strength. It's not self-deprecation, but rather an honest assessment of oneself in relation to God and others. Through embracing humility, we open ourselves to God's grace, guidance, and provision. These scriptures encourage us to reflect on our attitudes and actions, questioning where pride might be subtly influencing our choices. Let these verses serve as a continual reminder to cultivate a spirit of humility in all aspects of life—our relationships, work, and personal aspirations. As we actively pursue humility, we invite God to elevate us in His timing and according to His purpose, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and Christ-centered existence. Strive to embody the meekness and lowliness of heart exemplified by Jesus Himself.