James 4:16

New International Reader's Version

As it is, you brag. You brag about the evil plans your pride produces. This kind of bragging is evil.

Cross References

Psalm 52:1

You think you are such a big, strong man! Why do you brag about the evil things you’ve done? You are a dishonor to God all the time.

Psalm 52:7

“Just look at this fellow! He didn’t depend on God for his safety. He put his trust in all his wealth. He grew strong by destroying others!”

Proverbs 25:14

A person who brags about gifts never given is like wind and clouds that don’t produce rain.

Proverbs 27:1

Don’t brag about tomorrow. You don’t know what a day will bring.

Isaiah 47:10

You have felt secure in your evil ways. You have said, ‘No one sees what I’m doing.’ Your wisdom and knowledge lead you astray. You say to yourself, ‘I am like a god. No one is greater than I am.’

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your bragging is not good. It is like yeast. Don’t you know that just a little yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise?

James 3:14

But suppose your hearts are jealous and bitter. Suppose you are concerned only about getting ahead. Then don’t brag about it. And don’t say no to the truth.

1 John 2:16

Here is what people who belong to this world do. They try to satisfy what their sinful desires want to do. They long for what their sinful eyes look at. They take pride in what they have and what they do. All of this comes from the world. None of it comes from the Father.

Revelation 18:7

Give her as much pain and suffering as the glory and wealth she gave herself. She brags to herself, ‘I rule on a throne like a queen. I am not a widow. I will never mourn.’ (Isaiah 47:7,8)