Other scriptures on humility?
Which other scriptures emphasize humility as seen in Isaiah 5:15?

The Humbling in Isaiah 5:15

“So mankind will be brought low and man humbled; the eyes of the arrogant will be humbled.”


Echoes of Humility in the Old Testament

2 Chronicles 7:14 — “If My people who are called by My name humble themselves… then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

Psalm 25:9 — “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.”

Psalm 34:18 — “The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.”

Psalm 51:17 — “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”

Psalm 147:6 — “The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.”

Proverbs 3:34 — “He mocks the mockers but gives grace to the humble.”

Proverbs 16:18 — “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Proverbs 18:12 — “Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.”

Micah 6:8 — “He has shown you, O man, what is good… to walk humbly with your God.”


Humility Perfected in Christ

Matthew 11:29 — “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart.”

Philippians 2:3-8 — “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride… He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.”

Matthew 5:3 — “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”


Warnings and Promises from Jesus

Matthew 23:12 — “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 14:11 — “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 18:14 — (Parable of the Pharisee and tax collector) “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”


New Testament Instructions for Daily Life

Romans 12:16 — “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with the lowly.”

Colossians 3:12 — “Clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

James 4:6 — “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:10 — “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.”

1 Peter 5:5-6 — “Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another… Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may exalt you in due time.”


Living Out Biblical Humility Today

• Remember that God alone is high; we are creatures (Isaiah 2:11).

• Receive correction and instruction gladly (Proverbs 12:1).

• Serve unseen and unnoticed, trusting God to honor faithfulness (Matthew 6:4).

• Celebrate others’ successes without envy (Romans 12:15).

• Keep Christ’s cross before you; His sacrifice defines true greatness (Philippians 2:5-11).

Scripture consistently echoes Isaiah 5:15: the proud are brought low, and grace awaits those who bow low before the Lord.

How can Isaiah 5:15 guide us in practicing humility in daily life?
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