55 Helpful Bible Verses About Pride

Bible verses about pride

Pride is frequently related to sentiments of accomplishment and self-worth. While confidence in oneself and one’s ability can be beneficial, excessive pride can lead to arrogance and a sense of superiority over others.

The Bible, a religious scripture held sacred by Christians, contains multiple verses on pride.

These passages provide counsel on addressing pride in a balanced and humble manner and warnings about the pitfalls of arrogant behavior.

This post will examine some of the most important Bible verses on pride and what they teach us about living a virtuous and satisfying life.

Bible Verses About Pride

 1. Proverbs 16:18

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”

 2. Psalm 10:4

“In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.”

3. Proverbs 16:5

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

4. Proverbs 21:4

“Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin.”

5. Proverbs 3:7

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.”

6. Proverbs 27:2

“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.”

7. Proverbs 8:13

“The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.”

8. Proverbs 16:5

“Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.”

9. Proverbs 11:2

“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”

10. 1 John 2:16

“For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world.”

The Dangers and Consequences of Pride

11. Proverbs 29:23

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

12. Proverbs 15:25

“The Lord tears down the house of the proud, but maintains the widow’s boundaries.”

13. Daniel 5:20

“But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.”

14. Psalm 59:12

“For the sin of their mouths, the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride. For the cursing and lies that they utter.”

15. Isaiah 2:11

“The eyes of the arrogant will be humbled and human pride brought low; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.”

16. James 4:6

“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

17. James 4:10

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

18. Matthew 23:12

“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Important Bible Verses About Pride

19. Matthew 5:5

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”

20. Philippians 2:3

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

21. 1 Peter 5:5

“Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

22. James 4:6

“But to the humble, God gives grace.”

23. Proverbs 22:4

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

24. Philippians 2:3

“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.”

25. James 4:6

“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

26. 2 Chronicles 7:14

“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.”

Pride as a Hindrance to Spiritual Growth

27. Romans 12:3

“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.”

28. Psalm 34:18

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”

29. Matthew 23:12

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

30. Proverbs 3:7

“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.”

31. Luke 9:23

“And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.'”

32. 1 Corinthians 10:12

“Therefore, whoever thinks he is standing securely should watch out so he doesn’t fall.”

Examples of Pride in the Bible and Their Outcomes

33. Daniel 5:20

“But when his heart became arrogant and hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne and stripped of his glory.”

34. 2 Chronicles 33:11

“So the Lord brought against them the army commanders of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh prisoner, put a hook in his nose, bound him with bronze shackles and took him to Babylon.”

35. 1 Samuel 8:19-20

“But the people refused to listen to Samuel. ‘No!’ they said. ‘We want a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.'”

36. Acts 12:1-2

“King Herod Agrippa began to persecute some believers in the church. He had the apostle James (John’s brother) killed with a sword.”

37. Daniel 4:33

“Nebuchadnezzar was driven away from people and ate grass like the ox. His body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird.”

38. Ecclesiastes 4:4

“Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.”

39. Proverbs 29:23

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

Overcoming Pride With God’s Help

40. James 4:10

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

41. Psalm 139:23-24

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

42. James 5:16

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”

43. Psalm 51:10

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”

44. Romans 12:2

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

45. 2 Corinthians 12:9

“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

46. Hebrews 4:16

“Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

47. Psalm 25:9

“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.”

The Benefits of Humility

48. James 4:6

“But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”

49. Matthew 11:29

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

50. 1 Peter 5:6

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

51. Proverbs 22:4

“The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.”

52. James 3:13

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”

53. Luke 14:11

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

54. Philippians 2:3

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

55. 1 Peter 5:5

“Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

 Proverbs About Pride and Humility

“Pride comes before a fall”

“Pride leads to destruction”

“Pride is the mask of one’s own faults”

“Arrogance diminishes wisdom”

“A proud heart can never find peace”

“The proud man is his own enemy”

“The proud peacock shows its feathers to attract a mate, but it also attracts hunters”

“A proud person is seldom grateful for what they have”

“Pride and poverty are often companions”

“Pride will have a fall, and it will be heard far and wide”

“Humility is the mother of all virtues”

“The more humble we are, the more we learn”

“Humility is the foundation of all virtues”

“A humble heart is a happy heart”

“The greatest form of wisdom is kindness”

“A humble person can always learn and grow”

“Humility allows us to see our own faults and seek to improve them”

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less”

“A humble person gains respect, while a proud person loses it”

“Humility is the path to greatness”

Conclusion

Finally, the Bible has several scriptures about pride and its destructive repercussions on individuals and societies. Pride is viewed as disobedience against God and an impediment to spiritual development.

The passages warn against arrogance, self-righteousness, and conceit while encouraging humility, meekness, and surrender to God’s will. Pride can cause disagreements, division, and devastation, but modesty can promote unity, empathy, and compassion.

As a result, believers must examine their hearts and intentions and seek God’s assistance in overcoming pride and establishing humility. We can avoid the traps of pride and experience the rewards of humility through prayer, repentance, and a desire to follow Christ’s example of servanthood.

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