Best matchPsalms 73:6–7
6 Therefore pride is their necklace; a garment of violence covers them. 7 From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild.
Bible passages about “pride”
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Jeremiah 13:9
9 “This is what the LORD says: In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 16:6
6 We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty.
Jeremiah 48:29
29 We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart.
Sirach 10:7
7 Pride is hateful before the Lord and men. Arrogance is abhorrent in the judgment of both. (WEB)
Sirach 10:18–28
18 Pride has not been created for men, nor wrathful anger for the offspring of women. (WEB) 19 Whose offspring has honor? Human offspring who fear the Lord. Whose offspring has no honor? Human offspring who break the commandments. (WEB) 20 In the midst of kindred he who rules them has honor. Those who fear the Lord have honor in his eyes. (WEB) 21 The fear of the Lord goeth before the obtaining of authority: but roughness and pride is the losing thereof. (KJV) 22 The rich man, the honorable, and the poor all glory in the fear of the Lord. (WEB) 23 It is not right to dishonor a poor man who has understanding. It is not fitting to glorify a man who is a sinner. (WEB) 24 The prince, the judge, and the mighty man will be honored. There is not one of them greater than he who fears the Lord. (WEB) 25 Free men will minister to a wise servant. A man who has knowledge will not complain. (WEB) 26 Don’t flaunt your wisdom in doing your work. Don’t boast in the time of your distress. (WEB) 27 Better is he who labors and abounds in all things, than he who boasts and lacks bread. (WEB) 28 My son, glorify your soul in humility, and ascribe to yourself honor according to your worthiness. (WEB)
Psalms 36:11
11 Let not the foot of the proud come against me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
Job 41:34
34 He looks down on all the haughty; he is king over all the proud.”
Proverbs 11:2
2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.
Sirach 15:6–8
6 He will inherit joy, a crown of gladness, and an everlasting name. (WEB) 7 Foolish men will not obtain her. Sinners will not see her. (WEB) 8 She is far from pride. Liars will not remember her. (WEB)
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