“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
What Does the Bible Say About Being Humble?
The Bible addresses being humble across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
2 verses·2 eras·1 promises
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
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