Proverbs 3:34
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34 The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him.
But he is kind to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 6:16-19
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16 There are six things the Lord hates.
There are seven things he cannot stand:
17 a proud look,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill innocent people,
18 a mind that thinks up evil plans,
feet that are quick to do evil,
19 a witness who tells lies
and a man who causes trouble among brothers.
Proverbs 11:2
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2 Pride leads only to shame.
It is wise not to be proud.
Proverbs 12:9
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9 A person might not be important but still have a servant.
He is better off than someone who acts important but has no food.
Proverbs 13:7
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7 Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing.
Other people pretend to be poor but really are wealthy.
Proverbs 13:10
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10 Pride leads to arguments.
But those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 15:25
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25 The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house.
But he will protect the property of a widow.
Proverbs 15:33
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33 Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom.
If you want to be honored, you must not be proud.
Proverbs 16:5
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5 The Lord hates those who are proud.
You can be sure that they will be punished.
Proverbs 16:18-19
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18 Pride leads to destruction.
A proud attitude brings ruin.
19 It is better not to be proud and to be with those who suffer
than to share stolen property with proud people.
Proverbs 18:12
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12 People who are proud will be ruined.
But those who are not proud will be honored.
Proverbs 19:10
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10 No foolish person should live in luxury.
No slave should rule over princes!
Proverbs 20:9
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9 No one can say, “I am innocent.
I have never done anything wrong.”
Proverbs 21:4
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4 Proud looks, proud thoughts
and evil actions are sin.
Proverbs 21:24
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24 People who act with stubborn pride
are called “proud” and “bragger.”
Proverbs 22:4
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4 Respecting the Lord and not being proud
will bring you wealth, honor and life.
Proverbs 25:27
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27 It is not good to eat too much honey.
In the same way, it is not good to brag about yourself.
Proverbs 26:16
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16 The lazy person thinks he is wiser
than seven people who give sensible answers.
Proverbs 27:2
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2 Don’t praise yourself. Let someone else do it.
Let the praise come from a stranger and not from your own mouth.
Proverbs 27:21
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21 A hot furnace tests silver and gold.
And people are tested by the praise they receive.
Proverbs 29:23
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23 A man’s pride will ruin him.
But a person who is humble will be honored.
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