James
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
James 4:6
James 4:6 (KJV) speaks to God's grace, humility, and pride — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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.”
1 Peter 5:5“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”
James 4:10“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2“Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
1 John 4:10“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.”
Luke 18:14“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
Psalms 51:17
Common questions
What does James 4:6 mean?
In the King James Version, James 4:6 reads: "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." The verse speaks to God's grace, humility, and pride. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 4:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." is James 4:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to James 4:6?
Verses that sit beside James 4:6 include 1 Peter 5:5, James 4:10, and Proverbs 11:2. Reading them alongside James 4:6 deepens the theme of God's grace.
How can I pray with James 4:6?
Read James 4:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.