Meekness is strength under control, guiding you to respond with patience and wisdom. It fosters humility, allowing you to listen and learn from others. Through meekness, you find peace in letting go of pride and embracing grace. This quiet strength leads to deeper understanding and true inner power.
Below is the full list of bible verses on meekness (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Meekness
Matthew 5:5
“5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Related Themes: Earth Humility Inheritance
Titus 3:2
“2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.”
Related Themes: Gossip Humility Judging Others Gentleness
Psalm 37:11
“11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.”
Related Themes: Humility Abundance Inheritance
Psalm 25:9
“9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
Matthew 11:29
“29 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.”
James 3:13
“13 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.”
Related Themes: Humility Life Wisdom Bitterness
Numbers 12:3
“3 (Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)”
1 Peter 3:4
“4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.”
Related Themes: Jewelry Humility Gentleness
1 Peter 3:15
“15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”
Related Themes: Hope Arguing Gentleness Reverence Preparation
Galatians 5:22
“22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
Related Themes: Holy Spirit Arguing Criticism Self-Control Strangers
Romans 12:14
“14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
Related Themes: Persecution Enemies Suffering Cursing Vindictiveness
Galatians 5:23
“23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
Related Themes: Self-Control Indulgence Temperance Self Discipline Lust
Zephaniah 2:3
“3 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.”
Related Themes: Humility
Colossians 3:12
“12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
Related Themes: Humility Patience Criticism Kindness Patience
Galatians 6:1
“1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”
Related Themes: Criticism Trespassing Reaping Pride Judging Others
James 1:21
“21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.”
2 Corinthians 10:1
“1 Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:”
Related Themes: Humility Gentleness
Ephesians 4:2
“2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
Related Themes: Humility Patience Love Bitterness Attitude
1 Thessalonians 2:7
“7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:”
Related Themes: Education Gentleness
Psalm 147:6
“6 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.”
Related Themes: Humility Omnipotence
James 1:4
“4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”
Related Themes: Patience Perseverance Lust Endurance Perfection
James 3:17
“17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”
Related Themes: Wisdom Arguing Education Discernment Peace
1 Timothy 6:11
“11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”
Related Themes: Lust Holiness Patience Faith Perseverance
James 4:6-10
“6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
Related Themes: Pride Humility Grace Self-Esteem Humility
2 Timothy 2:24
“24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,”
Related Themes: Criticism Patience Arguing Repentance Gentleness
Matthew 5:9
“9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Related Themes: Peace Children Resolving Conflict Police Arguing
1 Peter 3:11
“11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”
Psalm 149:4
“4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.”
Related Themes: Humility Pleasing God Joy
Colossians 3:13
“13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Related Themes: Trespassing Bitterness Forgiveness Criticism Resolving Conflict
Matthew 23:11
“11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”
Related Themes: Serving Others Greatness Serving God
