What does the Bible say about being humble before God?

The Bible frequently emphasizes humility as a critical aspect of our relationship with God. In 1 Samuel 17, David's confidence comes not from his own strength but from acknowledging God's sovereignty as he confronts Goliath. This humility is mirrored in the request of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15, who acknowledges her lowly status before Jesus, saying, 'truth, Lord, yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the master's table.' This represents a vital understanding that we are spiritually destitute and rely on God's grace for sustenance and salvation.