100+ Arrogance Quotes Bible: Powerful & Bold Sayings for the Confident Mind

"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." – Proverbs 16:18

"The Lord brings down the arrogant, but lifts up the humble." – Psalm 75:4-5

"Your heart became proud on account of your beauty, and you corrupted your wisdom because of your splendor." – Ezekiel 28:17

"Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!" – Isaiah 5:21

"God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." – James 4:6

"The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong." – Psalm 5:5

"Because of your arrogance your heart says, 'I am a god.'" – Ezekiel 28:2

"He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble." – Proverbs 3:34

"The day of the Lord Almighty will be against everyone who is proud and lofty." – Isaiah 2:12

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom." – Proverbs 11:2

"Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the Lord." – Proverbs 16:5

"Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though proud, he knows them from afar." – Psalm 138:6

"Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." – 1 Peter 5:5

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves." – Philippians 2:3

"Before honor is humility." – Proverbs 15:33

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." – Matthew 5:5

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less." – Inspired by C.S. Lewis & Philippians 2:3-4

"He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." – Micah 6:8

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." – James 4:10

"The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom, and humility comes before honor." – Proverbs 15:33

"Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart." – Matthew 11:29

"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." – 1 Peter 5:5

"It is better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud." – Proverbs 16:19

"Bow down before the Lord in holy splendor; let all the earth tremble before him." – Psalm 96:9

"A ruler who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God." – Proverbs 14:31

"Serving under authority is a test; ruling over others is a greater one." – Inspired by Proverbs 28:14

"Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." – 1 Peter 5:3

"Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks the truth." – Proverbs 16:13

"When a king sits in judgment, his eyes sweep away evil." – Proverbs 20:8

"A king who judges the poor with fairness will have his throne established forever." – Proverbs 29:14

"Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." – Matthew 23:12

"Let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves." – Luke 22:26

"The heart of a king is in the hand of the Lord; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases." – Proverbs 21:1

"Leaders must not be arrogant but must be patient, not quick-tempered." – Titus 1:7

"Power reveals character; pride corrupts purpose." – Inspired by Daniel 4

"Nebuchadnezzar learned that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of men." – Daniel 4:32

"I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector." – Luke 18:11

"You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts." – Luke 16:15

"They do all their deeds to be seen by others." – Matthew 23:5

"These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." – Matthew 15:8

"You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel." – Matthew 23:24

"Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!" – Matthew 23:13

"Why do you see the speck in your brother’s eye but ignore the plank in your own?" – Matthew 7:3

"Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." – Luke 14:11

"Take care not to practice your righteousness before others to be noticed by them." – Matthew 6:1

"For you are not righteous in your own eyes, but God justifies the ungodly." – Romans 4:5 (paraphrased)

"All who rely on observing the law are under a curse." – Galatians 3:10

"Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other." – Galatians 5:26

"Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down." – Obadiah 1:4

"The wicked are overthrown by their wickedness, but the righteous find refuge in integrity." – Proverbs 14:32

"The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness." – Proverbs 16:31 (implying pride leads away from honor)

"The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, but he will establish the boundary of the widow." – Proverbs 15:25

"Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble." – Malachi 4:1

"The proud look will be humbled, the lofty gaze brought low." – Isaiah 2:11

"He brings princes to ruin and loosens the belt of the strong." – Job 12:19

"There is a way that appears right to a man, but its end is the way of death." – Proverbs 14:12

"The wicked flee though no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion." – Proverbs 28:1

"Pride ends in poverty, but humility brings wealth and honor." – Proverbs 11:4 (paraphrased)

"How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn!" – Isaiah 14:12

"God will not let the righteous be shaken, but the wicked will not dwell in the land." – Psalm 55:22

"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." – Proverbs 12:15

"Fools despise wisdom and instruction." – Proverbs 1:7

"A fool finds no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion." – Proverbs 18:2

"The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.'" – Psalm 14:1

"Like a dog returning to its vomit is a fool repeating his folly." – Proverbs 26:11

"The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning." – Proverbs 14:6

"A wise man fears and shuns evil, but the fool rages and is self-confident." – Proverbs 14:16

"Folly is joy to one who lacks sense, but the prudent walk a straight path." – Proverbs 15:21

"He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe." – Proverbs 28:26

"The pride of your heart has deceived you." – Obadiah 1:3

"The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding." – Proverbs 4:7

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding." – Psalm 111:10

"No one can receive anything unless it is given them from heaven." – John 3:27

"What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why boast as though you did not?" – 1 Corinthians 4:7

"Promotion comes from the Lord alone." – Psalm 75:6-7

"Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips." – Proverbs 27:2

"Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." – Luke 18:14

"God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong." – 1 Corinthians 1:27

"The last will be first, and the first will be last." – Matthew 20:16

"If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all." – Mark 9:35

"Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill made low." – Luke 3:5

"He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble." – Luke 1:52

"In humility consider others better than yourselves." – Philippians 2:3

"Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in." – Psalm 24:9

"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." – Proverbs 27:1

"You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked." – Revelation 3:17

"As riches increase, so do anxieties; the more one has, the less he sleeps." – Ecclesiastes 5:12

"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant." – 1 Timothy 6:17

"The abundance of the rich allows them no sleep." – Ecclesiastes 5:12

"Woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort." – Luke 6:24

"Money answers everything, so some say—but not truly." – Ecclesiastes 10:19

"The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." – 1 Timothy 6:10

"You cannot serve both God and money." – Matthew 6:24

"Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, all is vanity." – Ecclesiastes 1:2

"Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it." – Proverbs 13:11

"Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked." – Psalm 37:16

"Knowledge puffs up while love builds up." – 1 Corinthians 8:1

"See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy." – Colossians 2:8

"The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us." – Deuteronomy 29:29

"Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him." – Proverbs 26:12

"For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?" – Romans 11:34

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." – Proverbs 1:7

"Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly." – James 3:1

"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight." – 1 Corinthians 3:19

"Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks he is wise by worldly standards, let him become a fool so that he may become wise." – 1 Corinthians 3:18

"God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise." – 1 Corinthians 1:27

"The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." – 2 Corinthians 3:6

"All Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." – 2 Timothy 3:16

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28

"If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray… I will heal their land." – 2 Chronicles 7:14

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." – Psalm 51:10

"Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out." – Acts 3:19

"Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings." – Hebrews 10:22

"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." – James 4:7

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." – Ephesians 4:32

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" – 2 Corinthians 5:17

"Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness." – Ephesians 4:1-2

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." – Matthew 5:16

"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." – Galatians 6:2

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." – 1 Corinthians 13:4