100+ Bible Quotes About Boasting – Powerful Scriptures to Inspire Humility

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

"The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished." – Proverbs 16:5

"Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured: They will not go unpunished." – Proverbs 16:5 (NIV)

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

"A man's pride brings him low, but a humble spirit preserves honor." – Proverbs 29:23

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

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

"For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world." – 1 John 2:16

"Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches." – Jeremiah 9:23

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

"How can you say, 'I am wise,' when the Lord has rejected you?" – Jeremiah 8:9

"Proud people are quickly recognized, but those who trust in the Lord are wise." – Proverbs 16:19

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

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

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

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

"Before a downfall the 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

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

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." – Matthew 11:29

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less." – C.S. Lewis (inspired by Scripture)

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

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

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

"Let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have understanding and know me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth." – Jeremiah 9:24

"But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." – Galatians 6:14

"May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ!" – Galatians 6:14

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast." – Ephesians 2:8-9

"So then, neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow." – 1 Corinthians 3:7

"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." – Ephesians 2:10

"Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God." – 2 Corinthians 3:5

"He who glories, let him glory in the Lord." – 1 Corinthians 1:31

"As it is written: 'Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.'" – 1 Corinthians 1:31

"My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice." – Psalm 34:2

"Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day." – Psalm 96:2

"I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; before the gods I will sing your praise." – Psalm 138:1

"All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord." – Proverbs 16:2

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

"People may do many things that seem right, but their hearts are still wicked in the Lord’s sight." – Proverbs 16:2 (TLB)

"For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?" – Mark 8:36

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

"There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." – Proverbs 14:12

"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." – Luke 14:11

"In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God." – Psalm 10:4

"Pride is the companion of arrogance; it is the precursor to destruction." – Proverbs 18:12

"He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed." – Proverbs 3:34

"For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit." – Romans 8:5

"For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and the pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world." – 1 John 2:16

"Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues." – Proverbs 17:28

"When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise." – Proverbs 10:19

"The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin." – Proverbs 10:8

"Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps himself from calamity." – Proverbs 21:23

"Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger." – James 1:19

"The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things." – Proverbs 15:28

"Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad." – Proverbs 12:25

"The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." – Proverbs 18:21

"Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips." – Psalm 141:3

"Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding." – Proverbs 17:27

"A prudent man keeps his mouth shut, especially when surrounded by fools." – Proverbs 13:3 (paraphrased)

"It is better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city." – Proverbs 16:32

"The Lord brings down the mighty from their thrones but lifts up the humble." – Luke 1:52

"Though the Lord is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar." – Psalm 138:6

"Therefore, the Lord says: 'Because the daughters of Zion are haughty... the Lord will humble them.'" – Isaiah 3:16-17

"I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless." – Isaiah 13:11

"The Lord will cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaks boastful words." – Psalm 12:3

"You have destroyed the nations; their memory has perished. The Lord reigns forever; he has established his throne for judgment." – Psalm 9:5-7

"For the time has come for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel?" – 1 Peter 4:17

"He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor." – 1 Samuel 2:8

"God is a righteous judge, a God who expresses his wrath every day." – Psalm 7:11

"Pride is detestable to the Lord; be assured: It will not go unpunished." – Proverbs 16:5

"The arrogant surely will not stand; you hate all who do wrong." – Psalm 5:5

"Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the hearts." – Proverbs 21:2

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength." – Philippians 4:13

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me." – Psalm 28:7

"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?" – Psalm 27:1

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." – Psalm 46:1

"The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing." – Psalm 23:1

"Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." – Psalm 9:10

"The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth." – Psalm 145:18

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." – Joshua 1:9

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." – Isaiah 41:10

"The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." – Exodus 14:14

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

"No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn." – Isaiah 54:17

"Only by pride comes contention, but with the well-advised is wisdom." – Proverbs 13:10

"A man of pride stirs up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper." – Proverbs 28:25

"Through insolence comes nothing but strife, but wisdom is with those who receive correction." – Proverbs 13:10

"Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice." – Proverbs 13:10

"Everyone who is arrogant is detestable to the Lord; be assured: They will not go unpunished." – Proverbs 16:5

"A haughty look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked are sin." – Proverbs 21:4

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

"A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions." – Proverbs 18:2

"Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment." – Proverbs 18:1

"A man’s pride brings him low, but a humble spirit preserves honor." – Proverbs 29:23

"By pride comes nothing but shame, but with the humble is wisdom." – Proverbs 11:2

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

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

"For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." – Luke 14:11

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

"To the humble belongs wisdom." – Proverbs 11:2

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." – Matthew 5:3

"He gives grace to the humble." – James 4:6

"The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground." – Psalm 147:6

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

"For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.'" – Isaiah 57:15

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

"He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap." – 1 Samuel 2:8

"The meek shall inherit the earth, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." – Psalm 37:11

"Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever." – Psalm 107:1

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

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." – 1 Thessalonians 5:18

"O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever." – Psalm 30:12

"Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms." – Psalm 95:2

"I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips." – Psalm 34:1

"Offer thanksgiving as your sacrifice to God, and perform your vows to the Most High." – Psalm 50:14

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." – Colossians 3:17

"Always give thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." – Ephesians 5:20

"Thankfulness protects the heart from bitterness and opens the soul to joy." – Inspired by Scripture

"Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity." – Inspired by biblical principles