PRIDE

Selected Topics from... Pearls: Scriptures to live by

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Boastful

Conceit

Humility

Sinful Nature

Wisdom

The LORD detests all the proud of heart. (Proverbs 16:5)

He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. (Proverbs 3:34)

He has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has lifted up the humble. (Luke 1:51-52)

The LORD Almighty has a day in store for all the proud and lofty, for all that is exalted (and they will be humbled). (Isaiah 2:12)

Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18)

The arrogance of man will be brought low and the pride of men humbled. (Isaiah 2:17)

Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. (Proverbs 18:12)

God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6)

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. (Proverbs 13:10)

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2) 

Whoever has haughty eyes and a proud heart, him will I not endure. (Psalm 101:5)

Though the LORD is on high, he looks upon the lowly, but the proud he knows from afar. (Psalm 138:6)

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