pride
What does the Bible say about pride? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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2Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom.
23Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
13The fear of the Lord hates evil. I detest arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
18Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall.
6But he gives a greater grace. Therefore he says: “God resists the arrogant, but he gives grace to the humble.”
16Be of the same mind toward one another: not savoring what is exalted, but consenting in humility. Do not choose to seem wise to yourself.
5All the arrogant are an abomination to the Lord. Even if hand will be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice. And this is more acceptable with God than to immolate sacrifices.
16For all that is in the world is the desire of the flesh, and the desire of the eyes, and the arrogance of a life which is not of the Father, but is of the world.
12The heart of a man is exalted before it is crushed and humbled before it is glorified.
3Let nothing be done by contention, nor in vain glory. Instead, in humility, let each of you esteem others to be better than himself.