Humility

Humility

 

Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

  • Matthew 18:4

 

You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry.

  • Psalm 10:17

 

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

  • Matthew 23:12

 

When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast.

  • Job 22:29

 

Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. 

  • Proverbs 16:19

 

He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.

  • Proverbs 3:34

 

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

  • James 4:6

 

For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cries of the afflicted.

  • Psalm 9:12

 

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

  • Proverbs 22:4

 

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

  • Proverbs 15:33

 

A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.

  • Proverbs 29:23

 

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

  • 1 Peter 5:6