Obadiah 1:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You live in a mountain fortress, because your pride makes you feel safe from attack, but you are mistaken.

Cross References

Genesis 36:8

That's why Esau made his home in the hill country of Seir.

2 Kings 14:7

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

2 Chronicles 25:11

After Amaziah got his courage back, he led his troops to Salt Valley, where he killed ten thousand Edomite soldiers in battle.

2 Chronicles 25:12

He captured ten thousand more soldiers and dragged them to the top of a high cliff. Then he pushed them over the side, and they were all killed on the rocks below.

Job 20:6

Though their pride and power may reach to the sky,

Proverbs 16:18

Too much pride will destroy you.

Proverbs 18:12

Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honour.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honour.

Isaiah 16:6

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

Jeremiah 21:13

Jerusalem, from your mountaintop you look out over the valleys and think you are safe. But I, the LORD, am angry,

Jeremiah 37:9

Don't fool yourselves into thinking that the Babylonians will leave as they did before.

Jeremiah 48:28

Now you must leave your towns and live like doves in the shelter of cliffs and canyons.

Jeremiah 49:16

Pride tricks you into thinking that other nations look at you with fear. You live along the cliffs and high in the mountains like the eagles, but I am the LORD, and I will bring you down.

Jeremiah 49:4

You rebellious Ammonites trust your wealth and ask, “Who could attack us?” But I warn you not to boast when your strength is fading.

Ezekiel 28:16

You traded with other nations and became more and more cruel and evil. So I forced you to leave my mountain, and the creature that had been your protector now chased you away from the gems.

Malachi 1:4

Esau's descendants may say, “Although our nation Edom is in ruins, we will rebuild.” But I, the LORD All-Powerful, promise to tear down whatever they build. Then everyone will know that I will never stop being angry with them as long as they are so sinful.