This year in my scripture and Bible readings, I’ve felt drawn to looking at the topic of pride, arrogance, and being humble.
My goal is to memorize some Bible verses about these topics so I figured the best thing to do was to compile a list and since I haven’t posted for awhile on this site I thought it would be a good idea to compile and post the list here so others can check it out.
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I am a work in progress (We all are).
These Bible verses on pride and being humble are helping me recognize pride in my life and work on being a more humble person.
There’s also a great YouTube video below (if you scroll down) about these topics.
Bible Verses About Humility
James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Psalm 25:9 He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.
Psalm 147:6 The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground.
Psalm 149:4 For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. -James 4:10 Share on XProverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
Proverbs 3:34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.
2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.
He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. -Micah 6:8 Share on X1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
Mark 10:45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Matthew 18:4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Humility Examples in the Bible
Numbers 12:3 Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth.
Genesis 18:27 Abraham answered and said, “Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes.”
1 Kings 21:29 Have you seen how Ahab has humbled himself before me? Because he has humbled himself before me, I will not bring the disaster in his days; but in his son’s days I will bring the disaster upon his house.
Mark 9:35 And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.”
Quotes about Humility and Being Humble
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less. – C.S. Lewis
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less. - C.S. Lewis Share on XHumility is nothing else but a right judgment of ourselves. – William Law
Bible Verses on Pride
Isaiah 2:12 The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled)…
Proverbs 8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs 11:2 Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 29:23 Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor. Share on XRomans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. -Proverbs 16:18 Share on X1 Corinthians 13:3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
1 John 2:16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.
1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
James 1:9-10 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.
Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.
Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Quotes about Pride & Arrogance
“Pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you.” – Andrew Murray
“Arrogance is the camouflage of insecurity.” – Tim Fargo
“Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.” – Ezra Taft Benson
“The bigger the head, the smaller the heart.” – Austin O’Malley
“Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.” – Thomas Merton
Arrogance Diminishes Wisdom -Arabian Proverb Share on X“The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.” – Charles Spurgeon
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Unknown
“Pride deafens us to wisdom and blinds us to truth.” – John C. Maxwell
“Arrogance is the barrier to progress. Humility is the door to understanding.” – Debasish Mridha
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“Arrogance destroys the bridge of relationships; humility builds it.” – Unknown
“Pride costs more than hunger, thirst, and cold.” – Thomas Jefferson
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverb
“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“The humble are not afraid of making mistakes because their identity is not based on being right.” – Timothy Keller
“Pride makes us feel entitled; humility teaches us gratitude.” – Unknown
“Arrogance never strengthens character; it only builds walls around the soul.” – Unknown
“Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues, while pride is their downfall.” – Confucius
Bible Verses About Arrogance & Pride
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.” – Proverbs 3:7
“The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.” – Proverbs 16:5
“Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin.” – Proverbs 21:4
“It is better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.” – Proverbs 16:19
“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Luke 14:11
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” – Proverbs 18:12
“Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor.” – Ezekiel 28:17
“The arrogance of man will be brought low, and human pride humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.” – Isaiah 2:17
“He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.” – Proverbs 3:34
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“The proud have hidden a snare for me; they have spread out the cords of their net and have set traps for me along my path.” – Psalm 140:5
“For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” – 1 John 2:16
“But the Lord Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled).” – Isaiah 2:12
“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.” – Proverbs 27:2
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“This is what the Lord says: ‘Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches.'” – Jeremiah 9:23
Scripture on Faith
This last section may seem out of place but I assure you it is not.
Faith, like peace, is something you can focus on to help remind yourself of the greatness of God and that everything is under His power, command, and authority.
Where does your hope come from?… It comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:1).
Whatever you focus on expands, so focus on Bible verses about faith and it will help take care of your worry and anxiety.
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” – Hebrews 11:6
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?'” – John 11:40
“Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:3
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” – Ephesians 2:8
“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” – Romans 10:17
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
“For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” – 1 John 5:4
“Then Jesus said, ‘If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.'” – Mark 9:23
“But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” – James 1:6
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” – Matthew 21:22
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on X“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 5:1
“But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love.” – Jude 1:20-21
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10
Bible Verses and Quotes About Pride and Being Humble Share on XRelated Articles with Scripture & Quotes:
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God Bless,
Jason and Daniele
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