Proverbs 15:25
Expanded Bible
25 The Lord will ·tear down [uproot] the proud person’s house,
but he will ·protect [establish] the widow’s ·property [boundaries].
Proverbs 15:25
Amplified Bible
25
The Lord will tear down the house of the proud and arrogant (self-righteous),
But He will establish and protect the boundaries [of the land] of the [godly] widow.
Proverbs 16:5
Expanded Bible
5 The Lord ·hates [detests] those who are proud.
They will surely be punished.
Proverbs 16:5
Amplified Bible
5
Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.(A)
Proverbs 16:19
Expanded Bible
19 It is better to be humble and ·be with those who suffer [with the needy]
than ·to share stolen property [dividing plunder/spoil] with the proud.
Proverbs 16:19
Amplified Bible
19
It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly
Than to divide the spoil with the proud (haughty, arrogant).
Proverbs 21:24
Expanded Bible
24 People who act with stubborn pride
are called “proud,” “bragger,” and “mocker.”
Proverbs 21:24
Amplified Bible
24
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
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