Proverbs 21:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Proud looks and proud thoughts are sins. They show a person is evil.

Cross References

1 Peter 5:5

Young people, I have something to say to you too. You should accept the authority of the elders. You should all have a humble attitude in dealing with each other. “God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.” Proverbs 3:34

Proverbs 6:17

eyes that show pride, tongues that tell lies, hands that kill innocent people,

Isaiah 2:17

At that time those proud people will fall. They will bow low to the ground, and only the Lord will stand high.

Proverbs 8:13

To respect the Lord means to hate evil. I hate pride and boasting, evil lives and hurtful words.

Romans 14:23

But anyone who eats something without being sure it is right is doing wrong. That is because they did not believe it was right. And if you do anything that you believe is not right, it is sin.

Luke 18:14

I tell you, when this man finished his prayer and went home, he was right with God. But the Pharisee, who felt that he was better than others, was not right with God. People who make themselves important will be made humble. But those who make themselves humble will be made important.”

Isaiah 3:16

The Lord says, “The women in Zion have become very proud. They walk around with their heads in the air, acting like they are better than other people. They flirt with their eyes and make tinkling sounds with their ankle bracelets as they take their quick little steps.”

Proverbs 21:27

God hates sacrifices from the wicked, especially when their reason for offering them is evil.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord hates the offerings of the wicked, but he is happy to hear the prayers of those who live right.

Psalm 10:4

The wicked are too proud to ask God for help. He does not fit into their plans.

Isaiah 2:11

Proud people will stop being proud. They will bow down to the ground with shame, and only the Lord will still stand high.

Proverbs 30:13

Some people are so proud of themselves, and they look down on everyone else.

Luke 11:34

The only source of light for the body is the eye. When you look at people and want to help them, you are full of light. But when you look at people in a selfish way, you are full of darkness.

Proverbs 24:20

They have no hope. Their light will burn out.

Job 18:5

“Yes, the light of those who are evil will go out. Their fire will stop burning.

Job 18:6

The light in their houses will become dark. The lamps next to them will go out.

Psalm 101:5

I will stop anyone who secretly says bad things about a neighbor. I will not allow people to be proud and think they are better than others.

Psalm 131:1

Lord, I don’t feel proud. I don’t see myself as better than others. I am not thinking about doing great things or reaching impossible goals.

Proverbs 6:16

The Lord hates these seven things:

Isaiah 10:12

When the Lord finishes doing what he planned to Jerusalem and Mount Zion, he will punish Assyria. The king of Assyria is very proud. His pride made him do many bad things, so God will punish him.