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Updated April 17, 2026
Cultivate humility with Bible verses about pride, reminding us to be grateful, humble, and to put others before ourselves.
Verses for 25+ Bible Verses About Pride
Start with one passage. If it catches your attention, stay there before moving through the rest of the list.
Humility is a battle that we all face. Too many of us are too proud to see the opportunities that lie ahead if we submit to God's will. God despises pride and will punish the proud, according to the Bible.
A lack of humility is a character defect, but pride is a sin that drives a wedge between us and God. A false feeling of self-sufficiency, a lack of self-awareness, and an unwillingness to accept criticism are all symptoms of pride. In our pursuit of self-importance, we frequently engage in other immoral behaviors like jealousy, rage, and deceit. Embracing a spirit of humility brings us closer to God's desire and enhances our experience of His grace.
When we humble ourselves, we make room for spiritual development, physical healing, and stronger bonds with God and the people around us. In order to develop a spirit of humility, which includes recognizing our need for God and being teachable and open to His instruction, read these 25+ verses from the Bible that deal with pride.
Passage 1
"Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Pride leads to downfall, warning us to stay humble and avoid arrogance.
Passage 2
"But He gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'"
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: God resists pride but offers grace to those who choose humility.
Passage 3
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Pride often results in shame, while humility leads to wisdom and respect.
Passage 4
"For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Pride and worldly desires do not come from God, but from a focus on earthly things.
Passage 5
"Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Pride can cause a fall, but humility leads to honor and respect.
Passage 6
"If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Pride can lead to self-deception, as it causes people to see themselves as more than they are.
Passage 7
"In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Pride distances us from God, making us self-reliant and less likely to seek Him.
Passage 8
"For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Paul advises us to avoid inflated self-importance, encouraging a balanced view of ourselves.
Passage 9
"To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God opposes pride and arrogance, which are contrary to His nature and values.
Passage 10
"This is what the Lord says: 'Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know Me, that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,' declares the Lord."
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In plain words: God prefers that we find pride in knowing Him, rather than in our own abilities or wealth.
Passage 11
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: We are called to put others above ourselves, avoiding pride and self-centeredness.
Passage 12
"Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Pride is a breeding ground for sin, leading people away from righteousness.
Passage 13
"The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled and human pride brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day."
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In plain words: Pride will ultimately be humbled, while God’s glory and power will be recognized.
Passage 14
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: True love is free from pride and self-centered boasting, focusing instead on kindness and patience.
Passage 15
"Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything He does is right and all His ways are just. And those who walk in pride He is able to humble."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: King Nebuchadnezzar learned that God can humble the proud, showing that God is sovereign.
Passage 16
"The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights, you who say to yourself, 'Who can bring me down to the ground?'"
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In plain words: Pride leads to a false sense of security, deceiving us into thinking we are invincible.
Passage 17
"The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Pride is offensive to God and leads to consequences if left unchecked.
Passage 18
"Though the Lord is exalted, He looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, He sees them from afar."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: God values humility, drawing near to those who are humble and distancing Himself from the proud.
Passage 19
"For it is from within, out of a person’s heart, that evil thoughts come—sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Pride, like other sins, originates from the heart and leads to harmful actions.
Passage 20
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: God values humility and justice, calling us to live without pride and to be humble before Him.
Passage 21
"For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Jesus teaches that those who seek to elevate themselves will ultimately be humbled, while the humble will be lifted up.
Passage 22
"Has not My hand made all these things, and so they came into being?' declares the Lord. 'These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at My word.'"
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: God looks favorably on those who are humble, valuing humility and respect for His Word.
Passage 23
"Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: True humility allows others to recognize us, rather than seeking praise for ourselves.
Passage 24
"For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Jesus emphasizes the importance of humility, assuring that self-promotion will be humbled.
Passage 25
"Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: We are encouraged to live in humility, treating others with respect and avoiding arrogance.
Passage 26
"Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: Pride often precedes a fall, while humility is the path to true honor.
Passage 27
"Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Relying on our own wisdom leads to pride and self-deception, while true wisdom comes from God.
Passage 28
"In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.' Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time."
Read aloud: Read the verse aloud once without rushing. Then read it again and pause where your attention catches.
In plain words: Humility leads to God’s favor and uplifting, while pride is resisted by Him.
Passage 29
"Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life."
Read aloud: Give this verse room to breathe. Let one word or image stand out before you move to the explanation.
In plain words: True humility, rooted in reverence for God, brings blessings, honor, and a fulfilled life.
Passage 30
"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Read aloud: Try saying the last line slowly, then turn it into a one-sentence prayer in your own words.
In plain words: Humility and repentance open the way for God’s forgiveness and healing, while pride hinders these blessings.
Start with Proverbs 16:18, James 4:6, and Proverbs 11:2. Read one of them aloud before you read the rest, so the page feels less like a list and more like a conversation with Scripture.
Choose one reference, read it slowly, and write the line that stays with you in your own words. Turn that sentence into a short prayer before you move to another passage.
The Bible contains more than 31,000 verses. In the King James Version, there are 31,102 verses across 66 books, though totals can vary slightly between translations because some passages are grouped differently.
A Chosen Portion take
Before you turn pride into a list to finish, give yourself a little quiet. Let the passages name pain honestly before you rush toward a conclusion.
Start with Proverbs 16:18 and read it out loud if you can. Then carry one honest sentence into the rest of the day: a confession, a request, a thank-you, or a small act of obedience.
Take Scripture into prayer with a gentler daily rhythm: reflection, quiet attention, and one faithful conversation at a time.