Proverbs 27:2

New Century Version

Don’t praise yourself. Let someone else do it. Let the praise come from a stranger and not from your own mouth.

Cross References

2 Kings 10:16

“Come with me,” Jehu said. “You can see how strong my feelings are for the Lord.” So Jehu had Jehonadab ride in his chariot.

Proverbs 20:6

Many people claim to be loyal, but it is hard to find a trustworthy person.

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat too much honey, nor does it bring you honor to brag about yourself.

Proverbs 27:3

Stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a complaining fool is worse than either.

2 Corinthians 10:12

We do not dare to compare ourselves with those who think they are very important. They use themselves to measure themselves, and they judge themselves by what they themselves are. This shows that they know nothing.

2 Corinthians 10:18

It is not those who say they are good who are accepted but those the Lord thinks are good.

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been talking like a fool, but you made me do it. You are the ones who should say good things about me. I am worth nothing, but those “great apostles” are not worth any more than I am!