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Jeremiah 48:29

Contemporary English Version 1995

I know about your pride, and how you strut and boast.

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We have heard of Moab's pride. Its people strut and boast, but without reason.

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

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.”

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.

That's why I say: “Praise and honor the King who rules from heaven! Everything he does is honest and fair, and he can shatter the power of those who are proud.”

Some people are stuck-up and act like snobs;

Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor.

If you respect the Lord, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

If you are proud and conceited, everyone will say, “You're a snob!”

I will punish this evil world and its people because of their sins. I will crush the horrible pride of those who are cruel.




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