Proverbs 27:2

A Conservative Version

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth, a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:18

For he who commends himself, that man is not approved, but whom the Lord commends.

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat much honey, so [for men] to search out their own glory is grievous.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we dare not classify or compare ourselves to some of those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves to themselves, do not understand.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have become foolish, boasting. Ye compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I came short in nothing of those, superlative apostles, even though I am nothing.

Proverbs 27:3

A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty, but a fool's vexation is heavier than both.

2 Kings 10:16

And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.

Proverbs 20:6

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness, but a faithful man who can find?