James 4:16

Conservative English Version

Yet you are stupid enough to brag, and it is wrong to be so proud.

Cross References

Psalm 52:1

(A special psalm by David for the music leader. He wrote this when Doeg from Edom went to Saul and said, "David has gone to Ahimelech's house.") You people may be strong and brag about your sins, but God can be trusted day after day.

Psalm 52:7

"Just look at them now! Instead of trusting God, they trusted their wealth and their cruelty."

Proverbs 25:14

Broken promises are worse than rain clouds that don't bring rain.

Proverbs 27:1

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

Isaiah 47:10

You hid behind evil like a shield and said, "No one can see me!" You were fooled by your wisdom and your knowledge; you felt sure that you alone were in full control.

1 Corinthians 5:6

Stop being proud! Don't you know how a little yeast can spread through the whole batch of dough?

James 3:14

But if your heart is full of bitter jealousy and selfishness, don't brag or lie to cover up the truth.

1 John 2:16

Our foolish pride comes from this world, and so do our selfish desires and our desire to have everything we see. None of this comes from the Father.

Revelation 18:7

That woman honored herself with a life of luxury. Reward her now with suffering and pain. "Deep in her heart Babylon said, 'I am the queen! Never will I be a widow or know what it means to be sad.'