2 Corinthians 10:12

For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves. But they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as do some, letters of commendation to you or from you?

Proverbs 26:12

Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Job 12:2

"No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.

Proverbs 25:27

It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

Romans 15:18

For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

2 Corinthians 5:12

For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it isn't he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.

Are not wise

General references

Bible References

We dare not

2 Corinthians 3:1
Are we beginning again to commend ourselves? Or do we need, as do some, letters of commendation to you or from you?
2 Corinthians 5:12
For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
Job 12:2
"No doubt, but you are the people, and wisdom shall die with you.
Proverbs 25:27
It is not good to eat much honey; nor is it honorable to seek one's own honor.
Proverbs 27:2
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
Romans 15:18
For I will not dare to speak of any things except those which Christ worked through me, for the obedience of the Gentiles, by word and deed,

Are not wise

Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

General references

Proverbs 27:2
Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.