James 4:16

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

As it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.

Cross References

Psalm 52:1

Why do you boast, O mighty one, of mischief done against the godly? All day long

Psalm 52:7

“See the one who would not take refuge in God but trusted in abundant riches and sought refuge in wealth!”

Proverbs 25:14

Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of a gift never given.

Proverbs 27:1

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

Isaiah 47:10

You felt secure in your wickedness; you said, “No one sees me.” Your wisdom and your knowledge led you astray, and you said in your heart, “I am, and there is no one besides me.”

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your boasting is not a good thing. Do you not know that a little yeast leavens all of the dough?

James 3:14

But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant and lie about the truth.

1 John 2:16

for all that is in the world—the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, the pride in riches—comes not from the Father but from the world.

Revelation 18:7

As she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, so give her a like measure of torment and grief. Since in her heart she says, ‘I rule as a queen; I am no widow, and I will never see grief,’