“But the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit which is rich in the sight of God.”
— 1 Peter 3:4
Catholic Daily Verses
Humility Bible Verses
Scripture on humility, meekness, and the Beatitudes.
“Laugh no man to scorn in the bitterness of his soul: for there is one that humbleth and exalteth, God who seeth all.”
— Sirach 7:12
“And the pride of Israel shall be humbled before his face: and they have not returned to the Lord their God, nor have they sought him in all these.”
— Hosea 7:10
“And the angel of the Lord said to her: Return to thy mistress, and humble thyself under her hand.”
— Genesis 16:9
“After this there arose a war at Gazer against the Philistines: in which Sabachai the Husathite slew Saphai of the race of Raphaim, and humbled them.”
— 1 Chronicles 20:4
“For the Lord had humbled Juda because of Achaz the king of Juda, for he had stripped it of help, and had contemned the Lord.”
— 2 Chronicles 28:19
“And the meek shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the poor men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”
— Isaiah 29:19
“And he did not humble himself before the lord, as Manasses his father had humbled himself, but committed far greater sin.”
— 2 Chronicles 33:23
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:3
“Let nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves.”
— Philippians 2:3
“Put ye on therefore, as the elect of God, holy, and beloved, the bowels of mercy, benignity, humility, modesty, patience.”
— Colossians 3:12
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.”
— Matthew 5:5
“Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.”
— Matthew 11:29