Problems with Pride from Proverbs
Sunday, 19 December 2010 05:00 Unknown Author
- "These six things the LORD hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren." (6:16-19)
- "When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom." (11:2)
- "By pride comes nothing but strife, but with the well-advised is wisdom." (13:10)
- "In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them." (14:3)
- "The LORD will destroy the house of the proud, but He will establish the boundary of the widow." (15:25)
- "Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; though they join forces, none will go unpunished." (16:5)
- "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." (16:18)
- "A haughty look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked are sin." (21:4)
- "A man's pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor." (29:23)