Verses Related to the Topic of Humility

Psalm 51:17

KJV

The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

ASV

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

WEB

The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Isaiah 2:11

KJV

The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

ASV

The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.

WEB

The lofty looks of man will be brought low, the haughtiness of men will be bowed down, and Yahweh alone will be exalted in that day.

James 1:21

KJV

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

ASV

Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

WEB

Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Job 5:11

KJV

To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.

ASV

So that he setteth up on high those that are low, And those that mourn are exalted to safety.

WEB

so that he sets up on high those who are low, those who mourn are exalted to safety.

James 3:13

KJV

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.

ASV

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

WEB

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

Psalm 34:18

KJV

The LORD [is] nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

ASV

Jehovah is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, And saveth such as are of a contrite spirit.

WEB

Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.

Luke 22:26

KJV

But ye [shall] not [be] so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

ASV

But ye [shall] not [be] so: but he that is the greater among you, let him become as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

WEB

But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.

Matthew 11:29

KJV

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.

ASV

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.

WEB

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

Acts 20:19

KJV

Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:

ASV

serving the Lord with all lowliness of mind, and with tears, and with trials which befell me by the plots of the Jews;

WEB

serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears, and with trials which happened to me by the plots of the Jews;

1 Timothy 1:15

KJV

This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

ASV

Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

WEB

The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

2 Timothy 2:24-25

KJV

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

ASV

And the Lord's servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing, in meekness correcting them that oppose themselves; if peradventure God may give them repentance unto the knowledge of the truth,

WEB

The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient, in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

Galatians 2:20

KJV

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

ASV

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that [life] which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, [the faith] which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

WEB

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

Psalm 25:9

KJV

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

ASV

The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.

WEB

He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way.

Romans 11:20

KJV

Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

ASV

Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear:

WEB

True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don't be conceited, but fear;

2 Chronicles 7:14

KJV

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.

ASV

if my people, who 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.

WEB

if my people, who 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.

Hebrews 13:17

KJV

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you.

ASV

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit [to them] : for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this [were] unprofitable for you.

WEB

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

Job 22:29

KJV

When [men] are cast down, then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

ASV

When they cast [thee] down, thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; And the humble person he will save.

WEB

When they cast down, you shall say, 'be lifted up.' He will save the humble person.

Luke 14:11

KJV

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

ASV

For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

WEB

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

1 Corinthians 8:2

KJV

And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

ASV

If any man thinketh that he knoweth anything, he knoweth not yet as he ought to know;

WEB

But if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he doesn't yet know as he ought to know.

John 3:30

KJV

He must increase, but I [must] decrease.

ASV

He must increase, but I must decrease.

WEB

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Exodus 10:3

KJV

And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

ASV

And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

WEB

Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and said to him, "This is what Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, says: 'How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Proverbs 16:19

KJV

Better [it is to be] of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

ASV

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

WEB

It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.

Mark 10:31

KJV

But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first.

ASV

But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first.

WEB

But many who are first will be last; and the last first."

Proverbs 11:2

KJV

[When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

ASV

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

WEB

When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom.

Zephaniah 2:3

KJV

Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.

ASV

Seek ye Jehovah, all ye meek of the earth, that have kept his ordinances; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye will be hid in the day of Jehovah's anger.

WEB

Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of Yahweh's anger.

Proverbs 15:33

KJV

The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.

ASV

The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.

WEB

The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

2 Samuel 22:28

KJV

And the afflicted people thou wilt save: but thine eyes [are] upon the haughty, [that] thou mayest bring [them] down.

ASV

And the afflicted people thou wilt save; But thine eyes are upon the haughty, that thou mayest bring them down.

WEB

You will save the afflicted people, But your eyes are on the haughty, that you may bring them down.

Proverbs 22:4

KJV

By humility [and] the fear of the LORD [are] riches, and honour, and life.

ASV

The reward of humility [and] the fear of Jehovah [Is] riches, and honor, and life.

WEB

The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh is wealth, honor, and life.

Isaiah 5:21

KJV

Woe unto [them that are] wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

ASV

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

WEB

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Jeremiah 9:23-24

KJV

Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.

ASV

Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.

WEB

Thus says Yahweh, Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, don't let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says Yahweh.

Acts 7:35

KJV

This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? the same did God send [to be] a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel which appeared to him in the bush.

ASV

This Moses whom they refused, saying, Who made thee a ruler and a judge? him hath God sent [to be] both a ruler and a deliverer with the hand of the angel that appeared to him in the bush.

WEB

"This Moses, whom they refused, saying, 'Who made you a ruler and a judge?'--God has sent him as both a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush.

Micah 6:8

KJV

He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

ASV

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

WEB

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Isaiah 64:6

KJV

But we are all as an unclean [thing], and all our righteousnesses [are] as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

ASV

For we are all become as one that is unclean, and all our righteousnesses are as a polluted garment: and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

WEB

For we have all become as one who is unclean, and all our righteousness is as a polluted garment: and we all fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

Numbers 12:3

KJV

(Now the man Moses [was] very meek, above all the men which [were] upon the face of the earth.)

ASV

Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men that were upon the face of the earth.

WEB

Now the man Moses was very humble, above all the men who were on the surface of the earth.

Nehemiah 9:29

KJV

And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.

ASV

and testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law. Yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thine ordinances, (which if a man do, he shall live in them), and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.

WEB

and testified against them, that you might bring them again to your law. Yet they dealt proudly, and didn't listen to your commandments, but sinned against your ordinances, (which if a man does, he shall live in them), turned their backs, stiffened their neck, and would not hear.

Mark 9:35

KJV

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.

ASV

And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

WEB

He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, "If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all."

Proverbs 18:12

KJV

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.

ASV

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honor [goeth] humility.

WEB

Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.

Matthew 20:26-27

KJV

But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

ASV

Not so shall it be among you: but whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister; and whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant:

WEB

It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. Whoever desires to be first among you shall be your bondservant,

Ezekiel 21:26

KJV

Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this [shall] not [be] the same: exalt [him that is] low, and abase [him that is] high.

ASV

thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Remove the mitre, and take off the crown; this [shall be] no more the same; exalt that which is low, and abase that which is high. [

WEB

thus says the Lord Yahweh: Remove the turban, and take off the crown; this [shall be] no more the same; exalt that which is low, and abase that which is high.

Genesis 41:16

KJV

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, [It is] not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

ASV

And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.

WEB

Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, "It isn't in me. God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace."

Psalm 149:4

KJV

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

ASV

For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.

WEB

For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

Psalm 147:6

KJV

The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.

ASV

Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.

WEB

Yahweh upholds the humble. He brings the wicked down to the ground.

1 Peter 3:8

KJV

Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous:

ASV

Finally, [be] ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:

WEB

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,

Psalm 90:12

KJV

So teach [us] to number our days, that we may apply [our] hearts unto wisdom.

ASV

So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.

WEB

So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

1 Corinthians 4:7

KJV

For who maketh thee to differ [from another]? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive [it], why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received [it]?

ASV

For who maketh thee to differ? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? but if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it?

WEB

For who makes you different? And what do you have that you didn't receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

Isaiah 57:15

KJV

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

ASV

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

WEB

For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Ephesians 4:2

KJV

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

ASV

with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

WEB

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

Proverbs 29:23

KJV

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

ASV

A man's pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

WEB

A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

1 Samuel 2:7

KJV

The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

ASV

Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.

WEB

Yahweh makes poor, and makes rich. He brings low, he also lifts up.

Proverbs 25:6-7

KJV

Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great [men]: For better [it is] that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen.

ASV

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men: For better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, Than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, Whom thine eyes have seen.

WEB

Don't exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men; for it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.

Psalm 131:1-2

KJV

A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul [is] even as a weaned child.

ASV

[A Song of Ascents; of David]. Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, Or in things too wonderful for me. Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; Like a weaned child with his mother, Like a weaned child is my soul within me.

WEB

Yahweh, my heart isn't haughty, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me. Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me.

Matthew 18:4

KJV

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

ASV

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

WEB

Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

John 13:14-15

KJV

If I then, [your] Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

ASV

If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.

WEB

If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.

Psalm 119:71

KJV

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.

ASV

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I may learn thy statutes.

WEB

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.

John 15:5

KJV

I am the vine, ye [are] the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

ASV

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing.

WEB

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Job 36:11

KJV

If they obey and serve [him], they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.

ASV

If they hearken and serve [him], They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures.

WEB

If they listen and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.

Daniel 4:37

KJV

Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works [are] truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

ASV

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

WEB

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those who walk in pride he is able to abase.

1 Corinthians 13:4

KJV

Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

ASV

Love suffereth long, [and] is kind; love envieth not; love vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

WEB

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,

Titus 2:7

KJV

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

ASV

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine [showing] uncorruptness, gravity,

WEB

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

2 Corinthians 10:17-18

KJV

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

ASV

But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

WEB

But "he who boasts, let him boast in the Lord." For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

Romans 15:1

KJV

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

ASV

Now we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

WEB

Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and not to please ourselves.

Ezekiel 36:26

KJV

A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.

ASV

A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.

WEB

I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh.

Job 34:19

KJV

[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands.

ASV

That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.

WEB

Who doesn't respect the persons of princes, nor respects the rich more than the poor; for they all are the work of his hands.

1 Samuel 15:17

KJV

And Samuel said, When thou [wast] little in thine own sight, [wast] thou not [made] the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?

ASV

And Samuel said, Though thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel? And Jehovah anointed thee king over Israel;

WEB

Samuel said, "Though you were little in your own sight, weren't you made the head of the tribes of Israel? Yahweh anointed you king over Israel;

Galatians 6:3

KJV

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

ASV

For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

WEB

For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Isaiah 13:11

KJV

And I will punish the world for [their] evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.

ASV

And I will punish the world for [their] evil, and the wicked for their iniquity: and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.

WEB

I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity. I will cause the arrogance of the proud to cease, and will humble the haughtiness of the terrible.

Philippians 2:3

KJV

[Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

ASV

[ doing] nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

WEB

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Lamentations 3:28-29

KJV

He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne [it] upon him. He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.

ASV

Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him. Let him put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.

WEB

Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him. Let him put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.

Romans 6:13

KJV

Neither yield ye your members [as] instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness unto God.

ASV

neither present your members unto sin [as] instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves unto God, as alive from the dead, and your members [as] instruments of righteousness unto God.

WEB

Neither present your members to sin as instruments of unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God, as alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.

Luke 18:14

KJV

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

ASV

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

WEB

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."

Psalm 138:6

KJV

Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

ASV

For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

WEB

For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.

Matthew 6:1-4

KJV

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest [thine] alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

ASV

Take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: else ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father who seeth in secret shall recompense thee.

WEB

"Be careful that you don't do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don't sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you do merciful deeds, don't let your left hand know what your right hand does, so that your merciful deeds may be in secret, then your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Deuteronomy 8:2

KJV

And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, [and] to prove thee, to know what [was] in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.

ASV

And thou shalt remember all the way which Jehovah thy God hath led thee these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble thee, to prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or not.

WEB

You shall remember all the way which Yahweh your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, to prove you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments, or not.

1 Peter 5:5

KJV

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.

ASV

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

WEB

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Matthew 7:1-5

KJV

Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam [is] in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

ASV

Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured unto you. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me cast out the mote out of thine eye; and lo, the beam is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.

WEB

"Don't judge, so that you won't be judged. For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but don't consider the beam that is in your own eye? Or how will you tell your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye;' and behold, the beam is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother's eye.

Matthew 19:30

KJV

But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last [shall be] first.

ASV

But many shall be last [that are] first; and first [that are] last.

WEB

But many will be last who are first; and first who are last.

Romans 12:10

KJV

[Be] kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

ASV

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

WEB

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

1 Peter 5:6

KJV

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

ASV

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

WEB

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

Isaiah 66:2

KJV

For all those [things] hath mine hand made, and all those [things] have been, saith the LORD: but to this [man] will I look, [even] to [him that is] poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

ASV

For all these things hath my hand made, and [so] all these things came to be, saith Jehovah: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word.

WEB

For all these things has my hand made, and [so] all these things came to be," says Yahweh: "but to this man will I look, even to him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at my word.

Matthew 23:12

KJV

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

ASV

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

WEB

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

1 Corinthians 1:28-29

KJV

And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, [yea], and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.

ASV

and the base things of the world, and the things that are despised, did God choose, [yea] and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are: that no flesh should glory before God.

WEB

and God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are: that no flesh should boast before God.

Hosea 6:6

KJV

For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

ASV

For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt-offerings.

WEB

For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Titus 3:2

KJV

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

ASV

to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

WEB

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

2 Kings 22:19

KJV

Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard [thee], saith the LORD.

ASV

because thy heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before Jehovah, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith Jehovah.

WEB

because your heart was tender, and you humbled yourself before Yahweh, when you heard what I spoke against this place, and against its inhabitants, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and have torn your clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard you,' says Yahweh.

Psalm 10:17

KJV

LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:

ASV

Jehovah, thou hast heard the desire of the meek: Thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear;

WEB

Yahweh, you have heard the desire of the humble. You will prepare their heart. You will cause your ear to hear,

Proverbs 27:2

KJV

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

ASV

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

WEB

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

James 4:6

KJV

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

ASV

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore [the scripture] saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

WEB

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Ecclesiastes 5:2

KJV

Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

ASV

Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

WEB

Don't be rash with your mouth, and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.

Hebrews 12:9

KJV

Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected [us], and we gave [them] reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

ASV

Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

WEB

Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of spirits, and live?

Psalm 37:11

KJV

But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

ASV

But the meek shall inherit the land, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

WEB

But the humble shall inherit the land, and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

Colossians 3:12

KJV

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

ASV

Put on therefore, as God's elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

WEB

Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

Proverbs 20:9

KJV

Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

ASV

Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?

WEB

Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?"

James 4:10

KJV

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

ASV

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.

WEB

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Luke 6:35

KJV

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

ASV

But love your enemies, and do [them] good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

WEB

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

1 Timothy 6:17

KJV

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

ASV

Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

WEB

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

Romans 12:3

KJV

For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

ASV

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

WEB

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

Proverbs 3:34

KJV

Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.

ASV

Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

WEB

Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

Matthew 5:5

KJV

Blessed [are] the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

ASV

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

WEB

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

Philippians 2:5-8

KJV

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

ASV

Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient [even] unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

WEB

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, didn't consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.