Psalm 73:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Their pride is like a necklace, and they commit sin more often than they dress themselves.

Cross References

Genesis 41:42

Then the king took off his royal ring and put it on Joseph's finger. He gave him fine clothes to wear and placed a gold chain around his neck.

Esther 3:1

Later, King Xerxes promoted Haman the son of Hammedatha to the highest position in his kingdom. Haman was a descendant of Agag,

Psalm 109:18

He cursed others more often than he dressed himself. Let his curses strike him deep, just as water and olive oil soak through to our bones.

Psalm 109:29

You will cover them with shame, just as their bodies are covered with clothes.

Proverbs 1:9

and wear their teachings as you would a lovely hat or a pretty necklace.

Proverbs 3:31

Don't be jealous of cruel people or follow their example.

Proverbs 4:17

Their food and drink are violence and cruelty.

Ecclesiastes 8:11

When we see criminals commit crime after crime without being punished, it makes us want to start a life of crime.

Song of Solomon 4:9

My bride, my very own, you have stolen my heart! With one glance from your eyes and the glow of your necklace, you have stolen my heart.

Jeremiah 48:11

Moab, you are like wine left to settle undisturbed, never poured from jar to jar. And so, your nation continues to prosper and improve.

Jeremiah 48:29

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

Ezekiel 16:11

I gave you bracelets, a necklace,

Micah 3:5

You lying prophets promise security for anyone who gives you food, but disaster for anyone who refuses to feed you. Here is what the LORD says to you prophets:

Deuteronomy 32:15

Israel, you grew fat and rebelled against God, your Creator; you rejected the Mighty Rock, your only place of safety.

1 Peter 5:5

All you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble towards everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

Judges 8:26

The total weight of this gold was nearly twenty kilogrammes. In addition, there was the gold from the camels' ornaments and from the beautiful jewellery worn by the Midianite kings. Gideon also took their purple robes.