100+ Being Humble Quotes from the Bible – Timeless Wisdom for a Humble Life

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

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

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

“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but shows favor 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

“The fear of the Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.” – Proverbs 15:33

“Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” – Proverbs 18:12

“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:12

“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” – Psalm 51:17

“Bow down before the Lord in holy splendor; tremble before him, all the earth.” – Psalm 96:9

“I am poor and needy, but the Lord thinks about me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God.” – Psalm 40:17

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

“The greatest among you will be your servant.” – Matthew 23:11

“Jesus called them together and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them… Not so with you.’” – Matthew 20:25-26

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45

“A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone.” – 2 Timothy 2:24

“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” – Mark 10:43

“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.” – Philippians 2:3 (NKJV)

“Leaders must be above reproach, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach.” – Titus 1:7-8

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

“Shepherd the flock of God among you, serving as overseers—not under compulsion, but willingly.” – 1 Peter 5:2

“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 2:5

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.” – Romans 12:16

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” – Romans 15:7

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.” – Galatians 6:3

“Stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.” – Romans 14:13

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4

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

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

“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.” – Romans 12:17

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” – Ephesians 5:19

“Though the Lord is on high, he looks kindly on the lowly.” – Psalm 138:6

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7

“We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character.” – Romans 5:3-4

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” – Psalm 27:13

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” – Psalm 73:26

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” – Psalm 23:4

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” – James 1:2

“The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” – Romans 8:16

“Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” – Proverbs 19:20

“The wise listen to counsel, but fools despise correction.” – Proverbs 12:15

“Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.” – Proverbs 4:5

“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20

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

“Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.” – Proverbs 9:9

“The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.” – Psalm 37:30

“Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.” – Job 12:12

“To learn, you must be humble. Pride leads only to contention.” – Proverbs 13:10

“A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.” – Proverbs 13:1

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” – Proverbs 1:5

“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.” – Psalm 33:20

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” – Psalm 100:4

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

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.” – Matthew 6:6

“The tax collector would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’” – Luke 18:13

“Come near to God and he will come near to you.” – James 4:8

“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” – Psalm 100:2

“May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord.” – Psalm 19:14

“Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.” – Psalm 150:1

“I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4

“Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to him with psalms.” – Psalm 95:2

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” – Colossians 4:2

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone.” – Colossians 3:13

“Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13

“If you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins.” – Matthew 6:15

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister?’” – Matthew 18:21

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

“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them.” – Mark 11:25

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.” – Luke 6:37

“Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.” – Colossians 3:13

“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” – Ephesians 4:31

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9

“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12

“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” – Proverbs 19:11

“Serve one another humbly in love.” – Galatians 5:13

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” – Mark 10:14

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40

“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have.” – Hebrews 13:16

“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people.” – Galatians 6:10

“Kindness is required of you, and walking humbly with your God.” – Micah 6:8

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

“In everything set them an example by doing what is good.” – Titus 2:7

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” – Romans 12:9

“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt.” – Colossians 4:6

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” – Psalm 100:4

“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your name, O Most High.” – Psalm 92:1

“Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples.” – 1 Chronicles 16:8

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” – Colossians 3:15

“I will give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 9:1

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights.” – James 1:17

“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” – Philippians 4:11

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” – Psalm 24:1

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” – James 1:2

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” – James 4:10

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

“The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.” – Proverbs 22:4

“He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches them his way.” – Psalm 25:9

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

“God gives grace to the humble.” – James 4:6

“The humble will increase their joy in the Lord.” – Isaiah 29:19

“He guides the humble in justice, and he teaches the humble his way.” – Psalm 25:9

“The meek shall eat and be satisfied.” – Psalm 22:26

“The Lord lifts up the humble.” – Psalm 147:6

“With the humble is wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2

“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.” – Psalm 34:17