Proverbs 3:34
New Century Version
34 The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him,
but he gives grace to those who are not proud.
Proverbs 6:16-19
New Century Version
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 lies,
and someone who starts arguments among families.
Proverbs 11:2
New Century Version
2 Pride leads only to shame;
it is wise to be humble.
Proverbs 12:9
New Century Version
9 A person who is not important but has a servant is better off
than someone who acts important but has no food.
Proverbs 13:7
New Century Version
7 Some people pretend to be rich but really have nothing.
Others pretend to be poor but really are wealthy.
Proverbs 13:10
New Century Version
10 Pride only leads to arguments,
but those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 15:25
New Century Version
25 The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house,
but he will protect the widow’s property.
Proverbs 15:33
New Century Version
33 Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom.
If you want to be honored, you must be humble.
Proverbs 16:5
New Century Version
5 The Lord hates those who are proud.
They will surely be punished.
Proverbs 16:18-19
New Century Version
18 Pride leads to destruction;
a proud attitude brings ruin.
19 It is better to be humble and be with those who suffer
than to share stolen property with the proud.
Proverbs 18:12
New Century Version
12 Proud people will be ruined,
but the humble will be honored.
Proverbs 19:10
New Century Version
10 A fool should not live in luxury.
A slave should not rule over princes.
Proverbs 20:9
New Century Version
9 No one can say, “I am innocent;
I have never done anything wrong.”
Proverbs 21:4
New Century Version
4 Proud looks, proud thoughts,
and evil actions are sin.
Proverbs 21:24
New Century Version
24 People who act with stubborn pride
are called “proud,” “bragger,” and “mocker.”
Proverbs 22:4
New Century Version
4 Respecting the Lord and not being proud
will bring you wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 25:27
New Century Version
27 It is not good to eat too much honey,
nor does it bring you honor to brag about yourself.
Proverbs 26:16
New Century Version
16 The lazy person thinks he is wiser
than seven people who give sensible answers.
Proverbs 27:2
New Century Version
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
New Century Version
21 A hot furnace tests silver and gold,
and people are tested by the praise they receive.
Proverbs 29:23
New Century Version
23 Pride will ruin people,
but those who are humble will be honored.
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