James 4:16

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 52:1

You people may be strong and boast 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 boast 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 boast 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 honoured 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.’