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Humility

    Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth. Numbers 12:3

    If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. II Chronicles 7:14

    The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever. Psalms 22:26

    The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. Psalms 25:9

    Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. Proverbs 6:3 (Pay off your debts)

    In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19

    The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility. Proverbs 15:33

    Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. Proverbs 16:19

    Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. Proverbs 18:12

    By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. Proverbs 22:4

    A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit. Proverbs 29:23

    ...let thy words be few. Ecclesiastes 5:2


    New Testament

    Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5

    Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29

    Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4

    And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Matthew 23:12

    With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love Ephesians 4:2

    And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:8 (Jesus is our example)

    Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering Colossians 3:12

    But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. I Timothy 6:11

    Humble yourself to the Word of God Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21

    Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. James 3:13

    But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6

    Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. James 4:10

    But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15

    Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: I Peter 5:5,6