Proverbs 3:34
The Voice
34 God treats the arrogant as they treat others,
mocking the mockers, scorning the scornful,
but He pours out His grace on the humble.[a]
Footnotes
Proverbs 6:16-19
The Voice
16 Take note, there are six things the Eternal hates;
no, make it seven He abhors:
17 Eyes that look down on others, a tongue that can’t be trusted,
hands that shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that conceives evil plans,
feet that sprint toward evil,
19 A false witness who breathes out lies,
and anyone who stirs up trouble among the faithful.
Proverbs 11:2
The Voice
Business may well be the most common human activity, so God cares deeply about how we conduct our business. Many proverbs address honesty in all forms of business—buying, selling, negotiating, transacting, and working. All of these depend on trust. Deceit in business causes many people to suffer. In fact, world economies and all our livelihoods depend in large measure on truthfulness, honesty, and fair dealings in the market.
2 When pride comes, shame is not far behind,
but wisdom accompanies those who are humble.
Proverbs 12:9
The Voice
9 It is better to be overlooked and have a servant
than to be pretentious and have nothing to eat.
Proverbs 13:7
The Voice
7 One pretends he is wealthy but has nothing,
while another seems to be poor but has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:10
The Voice
10 Arrogance only produces arguments,
but wisdom accompanies those well advised.
Proverbs 15:25
The Voice
25 The Eternal splinters the house of the haughty,
but He secures the property of widows.
Proverbs 15:33
The Voice
33 Reverence for the Eternal is the first lesson of wisdom,
and humility always precedes honor.
Proverbs 16:5
The Voice
5 He abhors arrogant people.
Make no mistake about it! They will be punished!
Proverbs 16:18-19
The Voice
18 Pride precedes destruction;
an arrogant spirit gives way to a nasty fall.
19 It is better to be humble and live among the poor,
than to divide up stolen property with the proud.
Proverbs 18:12
The Voice
12 A proud heart precedes destruction,
and before honor is humility.
Proverbs 19:10
The Voice
10 Something is wrong when a fool lives a pampered life,
but it is much worse when a slave takes charge of princes.
Proverbs 20:9
The Voice
9 Who can say, “I have cleaned my heart”?
or who can proclaim, “I am purified from sin”?
Proverbs 21:4
The Voice
4 The lamp of the wicked lights his way;
a proud look, an arrogant heart—all sin.
Proverbs 21:24
The Voice
24 The name “mocker” applies to one who is proud and pompous
because he is defiantly arrogant.
Proverbs 22:4
The Voice
4 A humble person who fears the Eternal
can expect to receive wealth, honor, and life.
Proverbs 25:27
The Voice
27 Eating too much honey is not good for you,
nor is it good to seek one honor after another.
Proverbs 26:16
The Voice
16 The slacker sees himself as wiser by far
than seven men who can converse intelligently.
Proverbs 27:2
The Voice
2 Let someone else praise you;
compliments are always sweeter from a stranger’s lips than from your own.
Proverbs 27:21
The Voice
21 The crucible is used for refining silver, the furnace for gold,
but praise is what tests a person’s mettle.
Proverbs 29:23
The Voice
23 A person’s pride brings him down,
but one of humble spirit has a firm hold on honor and respect.
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