the spirit of pride
What does the Bible say about the spirit of pride? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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6But he gives a greater grace. Therefore he says: “God resists the arrogant, but he gives grace to the humble.”
18Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall.
23Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
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.
13The fear of the Lord hates evil. I detest arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
2Wherever arrogance may be, there too is insult. But wherever humility is, there too is wisdom.
25The sinner has provoked the Lord; according to the multitude of his wrath, he will not seek him.
4To lift up the eyes is to enlarge the heart. The lamp of the impious is sin.
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.
10Among the arrogant, there are always conflicts. But those who do everything with counsel are ruled by wisdom.