Bible Verses About Low Self Esteem
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for low self esteem, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 3,578 votes, led by Romans 12:3. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Low Self Esteem
Romans 12:3258 votes
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.
1 Samuel 16:7237 votes
But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.
2 Corinthians 10:18231 votes
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Psalms 139:14219 votes
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Philippians 4:13201 votes
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Galatians 6:3171 votes
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
Song of Songs 4:7154 votes
Thou art all fair, my love; there is no spot in thee.
1 Corinthians 10:13147 votes
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Isaiah 6:5117 votes
Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.
Matthew 11:28-30105 votes
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
1 John 3:1100 votes
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Exodus 4:10-1290 votes
And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
1 Peter 2:982 votes
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Jeremiah 1:6-880 votes
Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.
Zephaniah 3:1775 votes
The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
1 John 1:970 votes
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Matthew 6:3364 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
John 3:1663 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Philippians 2:363 votes
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Psalms 139:1657 votes
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
2 Corinthians 5:1757 votes
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
1 Peter 1:18-1953 votes
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
John 3:16-1750 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Isaiah 41:1047 votes
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Luke 16:1545 votes
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
What does the Bible say about low self esteem?
Readers most often cite Romans 12:3 on the subject of low self esteem. Across 3,578 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Corinthians 10:18, Psalms 139:14. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.