New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about humility

Verses about humility does not mean putting yourself down or thinking you are useless. Instead, it means seeing yourself clearly, admitting that you need God, and putting others before yourself. Scripture warns that pride leads to mistakes and bad choices, while humility brings true wisdom, honor, and peace. Jesus gave the ultimate example of humility by serving people, helping those who were ignored, and choosing to follow God's plan instead of seeking power or praise. God promises to lift up and guide people who stay humble. Rather than showing off or trying to be better than everyone else, a humble person uses their strength to serve others, listen well, and live with a thankful and gentle heart.

But they make themselves low in my sight. They pray and look to me. And they turn from their evil ways. Then I will listen to them from heaven. I will forgive their sin. And I will heal their land. After all, they are my people.
2 Chronicles 7:14

He says, "Your heart was tender. You made yourself low in my sight. You heard what I spoke against this place and its people. So you made yourself low. You tore your royal robes and sobbed. And I have heard you," announces the Lord.
2 Chronicles 34:27

He shows those who aren't proud how to do what is right. He teaches them his ways.
Psalm 25:9

The Lord gives strength to those who aren't proud. But he throws evil people down to the ground.
Psalm 147:6

The Lord takes delight in his people. He saves those who aren't proud. He makes them feel like kings.
Psalm 149:4

He laughs at proud people who make fun of others. But he gives grace to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 3:34

When pride comes, shame follows. But wisdom comes to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 11:2

Having respect for the Lord teaches you how to live wisely. So don't be proud if you want to be honored.
Proverbs 15:33

If you are proud, you will be destroyed. If you are proud, you will fall.
Proverbs 16:18

Suppose you are lowly in spirit and are with those who are beaten down. That's better than sharing stolen goods with those who are proud.
Proverbs 16:19

If a man's heart is proud, he will be destroyed. So don't be proud if you want to be honored.
Proverbs 18:12

Have respect for the Lord and don't be proud. That will bring you wealth and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4

If a man is proud, he will be made low. But if he isn't proud, he will be honored.
Proverbs 29:23

The One who is highly honored lives forever. His name is holy. He says, "I live in a high and holy place. But I also live with anyone who turns away from his sins. I live with anyone who is not proud. I give new life to him. I give it to anyone who turns away from his sins.
Isaiah 57:15

Didn't my powerful hand make everything? That is how all things were created," announces the Lord. "The person I value is not proud. He is sorry for the wrong things he has done. He has great respect for what I say.
Isaiah 66:2

The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must treat people fairly. You must love others faithfully. And you must be very careful to live the way your God wants you to.
Micah 6:8

So look to him, all of you people in the land who worship him faithfully. You always do what he commands you to do. Continue to do what is right. Don't be proud. Then perhaps the Lord will keep you safe on the day he pours out his anger on the world.
Zephaniah 2:3

"Blessed are those who are spiritually needy. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 5:3

Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:29

Anyone who becomes as free of pride as this child is the most important in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:4

Anyone who lifts himself up will be brought down. And anyone who is brought down will be lifted up.
Matthew 23:12

Anyone who lifts himself up will be brought down. And anyone who is brought down will be lifted up."
Luke 14:11

"But the tax collector stood not very far away. He would not even look up to heaven. He beat his chest and said, 'God, have mercy on me. I am a sinner.'
Luke 18:13

"I tell you, the tax collector went home accepted by God. But not the Pharisee. Everyone who lifts himself up will be brought down. And anyone who is brought down will be lifted up."
Luke 18:14

I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet. So you also should wash one another's feet.
John 13:14

I have given you an example. You should do as I have done for you.
John 13:15

God's grace has been given to me. So here is what I say to every one of you. Don't think of yourself more highly than you should. Be reasonable when you think about yourself. Keep in mind the amount of faith God has given you.
Romans 12:3

Agree with each other. Don't be proud. Be willing to be a friend of people who aren't considered important. Don't think that you are better than others.
Romans 12:16

Don't be proud at all. Be completely gentle. Be patient. Put up with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2

Don't do anything only to get ahead. Don't do it because you are proud. Instead, be free of pride. Think of others as better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3

None of you should look out just for your own good. You should also look out for the good of others.
Philippians 2:4

You should think in the same way Christ Jesus does.
Philippians 2:5

Instead, he made himself nothing. He took on the very nature of a servant. He was made in human form.
Philippians 2:7

He appeared as a man. He came down to the lowest level. He obeyed God completely, even though it led to his death. In fact, he died on a cross.
Philippians 2:8

You are God's chosen people. You are holy and dearly loved. So put on tender mercy and kindness as if they were your clothes. Don't be proud. Be gentle and patient.
Colossians 3:12

Are any of you wise and understanding? You should show it by living a good life. Wise people aren't proud when they do good works.
James 3:13

God continues to give us more grace. That's why Scripture says, "God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are not." --(Proverbs 3:34)
James 4:6

Bow down to the Lord. He will lift you up.
James 4:10

Finally, I want all of you to live together in peace. Be understanding. Love one another like members of the same family. Be kind and tender. Don't be proud.
1 Peter 3:8

Young men, follow the lead of those who are older. All of you, put on a spirit that is free of pride toward each other as if it were your clothes. Scripture says, "God opposes those who are proud. But he gives grace to those who are not." --(Proverbs 3:34)
1 Peter 5:5

So don't be proud. Put yourselves under God's mighty hand. Then he will honor you at the right time.
1 Peter 5:6

New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996

Verses about humility

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