50 Scriptures About Humility and Strength in God’s Word

50 Bible Verses About Humility and Strength

1. Humility Before God

• Proverbs 22:4 – "Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life."
• James 4:6 – "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble."
• 2 Chronicles 7:14 – "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, I will heal their land."
• Psalm 25:9 – "He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way."
• Matthew 23:12 – "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
• Isaiah 66:2 – "These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit."
• Psalm 149:4 – "For the Lord takes delight in His people; He crowns the humble with victory."
• 2 Samuel 22:28 – "You save the humble, but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them low."

2. Humility Brings True Strength

• Philippians 2:3 – "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."
• Proverbs 11:2 – "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
• Colossians 3:12 – "Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."
• 1 Peter 5:5 – "Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'"
• Micah 6:8 – "Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God."
• Isaiah 29:19 – "Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel."
• Zephaniah 2:3 – "Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what He commands."
• Psalm 37:11 – "The meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity."

3. Jesus: The Ultimate Example of Humility

• Philippians 2:5-7 – "Have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his advantage."
• John 13:14-15 – "Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet."
• Matthew 11:29 – "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."
• Luke 22:26 – "The greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves."
• Mark 10:45 – "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."
• Luke 14:10 – "But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’"

4. Humility in Leadership

• Proverbs 15:33 – "Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor."
• Titus 3:2 – "To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone."
• 2 Corinthians 10:1 – "By the humility and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you."
• Matthew 20:26 – "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant."
• Proverbs 3:34 – "He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed."
• 1 Peter 5:6 – "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time."
• Luke 9:48 – "For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest."
• Acts 20:19 – "I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing."

5. The Rewards of Humility

• Luke 14:11 – "For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
• Isaiah 57:15 – "I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit."
• Psalm 147:6 – "The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground."
• James 3:13 – "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in humility."
• Matthew 18:4 – "Whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
• Proverbs 18:12 – "Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor."
• 1 Samuel 2:8 – "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."
• Psalm 138:6 – "Though the Lord is exalted, He looks kindly on the lowly."

6. Humility in Everyday Life

• Romans 12:16 – "Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position."
• Ephesians 4:2 – "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
• Psalm 34:18 – "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
• 1 Samuel 2:7 – "The Lord sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts."
• Job 22:29 – "When people are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the downcast."
• Galatians 5:13 – "Serve one another humbly in love."
• James 1:21 – "Humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you."
• Ecclesiastes 5:2 – "Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God."