James 4:16

New English Translation

But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.

Cross References

Psalm 52:1

Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God’s loyal love protects me all day long!

Psalm 52:7

“Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others.”

Proverbs 25:14

Like cloudy skies and wind that produce no rain, so is the one who boasts of a gift not given.

Proverbs 27:1

Do not boast about tomorrow; for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

Isaiah 47:10

You were complacent in your evil deeds; you thought, ‘No one sees me.’ Your self-professed wisdom and knowledge lead you astray, when you say, ‘I am unique! No one can compare to me!’

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your boasting is not good. Don’t you know that a little yeast affects the whole batch of dough?

James 3:14

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

1 John 2:16

because all that is in the world (the desire of the flesh and the desire of the eyes and the arrogance produced by material possessions) is not from the Father, but is from the world.

Revelation 18:7

As much as she exalted herself and lived in sensual luxury, to this extent give her torment and grief because she said to herself, ‘I rule as queen and am no widow; I will never experience grief!’