11 Bible Verses about Conceit, Description Of

For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but doting about questionings and disputes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vain glory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in;

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool; But whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.