Humility Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 18:4 You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry. - Psalm 10:17 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. - Matthew 23:12 When men are brought low and you say, “Lift them up!” then he will save the downcast. - Job 22:29 Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. - Proverbs 16:19 He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. - Proverbs 3:34 But he gives us more grace.  That is why Scripture says “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” - James 4:6 For he who avenges blood remembers; he does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. - Psalm 9:12 Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life. - Proverbs 22:4 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. - Proverbs 29:23 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. - 1 Peter 5:6