1 Kings 20:11

Conservative English Version

Ahab then answered, "Benhadad, don't brag before the fighting even begins. Wait and see if you live through it."

Cross References

2 Kings 3:21

Meanwhile, the people of Moab had heard that the three kings were coming to attack them. They had called together all of their fighting men, from the youngest to the oldest, and these troops were now standing at their border, ready for battle.

Job 41:8

Wrestle it just once-- that will be the end.

Proverbs 27:1

Don't brag about tomorrow! Each day brings its own surprises.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here is something else I have learned: The fastest runners and the greatest heroes don't always win races and battles. Wisdom, intelligence, and skill don't always make you healthy, rich, or popular. We each have our share of bad luck.

Jeremiah 46:17

Give the king of Egypt this new name, "Talks-Big-Does-Nothing."

Jeremiah 9:23

The LORD says: Don't brag about your wisdom or strength or wealth.

Matthew 26:75

and Peter remembered that Jesus had said, "Before a rooster crows, you will say three times that you don't know me." Then Peter went out and cried hard.

1 Samuel 14:6

Jonathan and the soldier who carried his weapons talked as they went toward the Philistine camp. "It's just the two of us against all those godless men," Jonathan said. "But the LORD can help a few soldiers win a battle just as easily as he can help a whole army. Maybe the LORD will help us win this battle."