Proverbs 8:13
The Voice
13 If you respect the Eternal, you will grow to despise evil.
I despise wretched, vile talk
and ways of pride and arrogance.
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 13:10
The Voice
10 Arrogance only produces arguments,
but wisdom accompanies those well advised.
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 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 26:12
The Voice
12 Have you seen a person who is wise in his own sight?
Know that there is more hope for a fool than for him.
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.
Proverbs 30:32
The Voice
32 If you have been foolish enough to insinuate yourself in some high position
or if you have concocted some sort of evil plan,
clamp your hand tightly over your mouth;
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