Bible Verses About Humility From The Book Of Proverbs

1. Proverbs 11:2 

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."

2. Proverbs 15:33 

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

3. Proverbs 16:19

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

4. Proverbs 22:4 

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

5. Proverbs 25:6-7 

"Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; it is better for him to say to you, 'Come up here,' than for him to humiliate you before his nobles."

6. Proverbs 27:2

"Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips."

7. Proverbs 29:23 

"Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor."

8. Proverbs 3:34 

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

9. Proverbs 16:5 

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

10. Proverbs 18:12 

 "Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor."

11. Proverbs 22:19 

 "So that your trust may be in the Lord, I teach you today, even you."

12. Proverbs 29:20 

"Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them."

13. Proverbs 30:32 

"If you play the fool and exalt yourself, or if you plan evil, clap your hand over your mouth!"

14. Proverbs 25:27 

"It is not good to eat too much honey, nor is it honorable to search out matters that are too deep."

15. Proverbs 16:17-19 

"The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their ways preserve their lives. Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud."

16. Proverbs 12:15 

"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice."

17. Proverbs 14:21 

"Whoever despises their neighbor sins, but blessed are those who are kind to the needy."

18. Proverbs 21:24 

"The proud and arrogant person—'Mocker' is his name— behaves with insolent fury."

19. Proverbs 26:12 

"Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them."

20. Proverbs 22:9 

"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor."

These verses from Proverbs highlight the wisdom found in humility and the dangers of pride, encouraging a humble and teachable spirit.