Bible Verses About Dignity

"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."

"What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour."

"Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come."

"Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king."

"Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God."

"For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."

"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."

"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."

"The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all."

"If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maidservant, when they contended with me; What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him? Did not he that made me in the womb make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?"

What does the Bible say about dignity?

Human dignity is rooted in one foundational truth: every person is made in the image of God. This reality gives inherent worth to every human life — regardless of age, ability, status, or background. Key King James Version passages include Genesis 1:27, Psalm 8:4-5, Proverbs 31:25. This page collects 10 KJV verses about dignity, each quoted in full.

Where does human dignity come from?

Human dignity comes from being created in God's image (Genesis 1:27). This is an inherent, God-given worth that cannot be taken away by human actions or circumstances.

How should Christians uphold dignity?

By honoring all people (1 Peter 2:17), treating others with respect regardless of status (Proverbs 22:2), defending the vulnerable, and recognizing that every person bears God's image (James 3:9).