Pride is one of the themes Scripture returns to again and again. Pride is hard to see in ourselves. Scripture treats it as one of the most dangerous things in a human heart — and humility as one of the loveliest.
People reach for these passages when they're looking up pride, proud, arrogant, arrogance, or some version of "what does the Bible say about pride?"
Among the most-cited passages on this theme are Proverbs 16:18, James 4:6, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 5:5-6, and others below. Proverbs 16:18 is the passage many readers return to first.
The page also offers a written prayer that names pride plainly and asks God for what's needed in this moment. It is not a magic formula — it is a small, faithful starting point.
A short reflection question sits at the bottom of the page: Where in your life have you been unwilling to be wrong? Sit with it for a minute, or carry it into a journal.
If this isn't quite the right doorway, try a closely related theme: Humility, Repentance, Wisdom.
Verses
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
1 Peter 5:5-6
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?
Reflection
Where in your life have you been unwilling to be wrong?
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