4 The lamp[a] that guides the wicked—haughty eyes and an arrogant heart(A)—is sin.
24 The proud and arrogant person, named “Mocker,”acts with excessive pride.(A)
4 The result of humility is fear of the Lord,along with wealth, honor, and life.(A)
27 It is not good to eat too much honey(A)or to seek glory after glory.[a](B)
16 In his own eyes, a slacker is wiser(A)than seven men who can answer sensibly.
2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth—a stranger, and not your own lips.(A)
21 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,and a man for the words of his praise.[a](A)
23 A person’s pride will humble him,(A)but a humble spirit will gain honor.(B)
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