James 4:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But now you are proud and boast about yourself. All such boasting is wrong.

Cross References

Proverbs 27:1

Never brag about what you will do in the future; you have no idea what tomorrow will bring.

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your proud talk is not good. You know the saying, “Just a little yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise.”

Psalm 52:7

“Look what happened to the warrior who did not depend on God. That fool thought his wealth and lies would protect him.”

Proverbs 25:14

People who promise to give gifts but never give them are like clouds and wind that bring no rain.

Revelation 18:7

She gave herself much glory and rich living. Give her that much suffering and sadness. She says to herself, ‘I am a queen sitting on my throne. I am not a widow; I will never be sad.’

James 3:14

If you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, you have no reason to boast. Your boasting is a lie that hides the truth.

Isaiah 47:10

You do bad things but still feel safe. You say to yourself, ‘No one sees the wrong I do.’ You thought that your wisdom and knowledge would save you. You tell yourself, ‘I alone am important, and no one else matters.’

Psalm 52:1

Great warrior, why are you bragging about the evil you did? You are a disgrace to God.

1 John 2:16

This is all there is in the world: wanting to please our sinful selves, wanting the sinful things we see, and being too proud of what we have. But none of these comes from the Father. They come from the world.