Proverbs 16:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD doesn't like anyone who is conceited— you can be sure they will be punished.

Cross References

Exodus 20:7

Do not misuse my name. I am the LORD your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

Proverbs 11:21

You can be sure of this: all crooks will be punished, but God's people won't.

Proverbs 16:4

The LORD has a reason for everything he does, and he lets evil people live only to be punished.

Proverbs 16:6

If we truly love God, our sins will be forgiven; if we show him respect, we will keep away from sin.

Proverbs 6:29

And if you go to bed with another man's wife, you pay the price.

Proverbs 8:13

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

Isaiah 2:11

When the LORD comes, everyone who is proud will be made humble, and the LORD alone will be honoured.

Isaiah 2:12

The LORD All-Powerful has chosen a day when those who are proud and conceited will be put down.

Isaiah 3:11

Tell those who disobey, “You're in big trouble— what you did to others will come back to you.”

Jeremiah 13:15

People of Judah, don't be too proud to listen to what the LORD has said.

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 is kind to everyone who is humble.”