Bible Verses About Underdog
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These are the Bible verses most often cited for underdog, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 1,766 votes, led by 1 Samuel 17:45-50. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Underdog
1 Samuel 17:45-50175 votes
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
1 Corinthians 1:27-29153 votes
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
2 Corinthians 12:9-10150 votes
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Judges 7:2-7145 votes
And the Lord said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
James 2:5134 votes
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Exodus 14:13-14104 votes
And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
Matthew 5:574 votes
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Psalms 20:7-861 votes
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
Luke 1:5253 votes
He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
Isaiah 41:10-1352 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.
Philippians 4:1349 votes
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Matthew 5:3-536 votes
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 19:2636 votes
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:3036 votes
But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
Isaiah 41:14-1632 votes
Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
Hebrews 11:32-3432 votes
And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:
1 Samuel 17:45-4730 votes
Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Psalms 118:628 votes
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Mark 10:3123 votes
But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
Luke 18:1421 votes
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.
1 Peter 2:921 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:
1 Samuel 16:720 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.
Psalms 20:720 votes
Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
Daniel 6:16-2320 votes
Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions. Now the king spake and said unto Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.
1 Peter 5:5-620 votes
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.
What does the Bible say about underdog?
Readers most often cite 1 Samuel 17:45-50 on the subject of underdog. Across 1,766 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Judges 7:2-7. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.