2 Kings 14:10

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Amaziah, you think you're so powerful because you defeated Edom. Go ahead and celebrate—but stay at home. If you cause any trouble, both you and your kingdom of Judah will be destroyed.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 26:16

Uzziah became proud of his power, and this led to his downfall. One day, Uzziah disobeyed the Lord his God by going into the temple and burning incense as an offering to him.

Deuteronomy 8:14

But when all this happens, don't be proud! Don't forget that you were once slaves in Egypt and that it was the Lord who set you free.

2 Chronicles 32:25

But Hezekiah was so proud that he refused to thank the Lord for everything he had done for him. This made the Lord angry, and he punished Hezekiah and the people of Judah and Jerusalem.

Proverbs 20:3

It makes you look good when you avoid a fight— only fools love to quarrel.

Proverbs 16:18

Too much pride will destroy you.

Proverbs 15:18

Losing your temper causes a lot of trouble, but staying calm settles arguments.

Proverbs 3:30

Don't argue just to be arguing, when you haven't been hurt.

James 4:6

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he blesses all who are humble with undeserved grace.”

James 1:9

Any of God's people who are poor should be glad he thinks so highly of them.

Habakkuk 2:4

“I, the Lord, refuse to accept anyone who is proud. Only those who live by faith are acceptable to me.”

Ezekiel 38:17

The Lord said to Gog: Long ago, I ordered my prophets to warn the people of Israel that someday I would send an enemy to attack them. You, Gog, are that enemy, and that day is coming.

Ezekiel 38:5

Your army includes soldiers from Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya,

Ezekiel 38:2

Ezekiel, son of man, condemn Gog, that wicked ruler of the kingdoms of Meshech and Tubal in the land of Magog. Tell him:

Proverbs 26:17

It's better to take hold of a mad dog by the ears than to take part in someone else's argument.

Proverbs 25:8

before you sue someone, or you might lose your case and be embarrassed.

Proverbs 17:14

The start of an argument is like a water leak— so stop it before real trouble breaks out.

2 Chronicles 35:21

Neco sent the following message to Josiah: I'm not attacking you, king of Judah! We're not even at war. But God has told me to quickly attack my enemy. God is on my side, so if you try to stop me, he will punish you.

2 Kings 14:7

While Amaziah was king, he killed 10,000 Edomite soldiers in Salt Valley. He captured the town of Sela and renamed it Joktheel, which is still its name.

Exodus 8:9

“All right,” Moses answered. “You choose the time when I am to pray for the frogs to stop bothering you, your officials, and your people, and for them to leave your houses and be found only in the river.”

Habakkuk 2:5

Wine is treacherous, and arrogant people are never satisfied. They are no less greedy than death itself— they open their mouths as wide as the world of the dead and swallow everyone.

Judges 9:52

Abimelech and his army rushed to the fortress and tried to force their way inside. Abimelech himself was about to set the heavy wooden doors on fire,

Ezekiel 28:5

You're a clever businessman and are extremely wealthy, but your wealth has led to arrogance!

Daniel 11:12

The king of the south will feel proud because of the many thousands he has killed. But his victories won't last long,