Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

Bible References

General references

James 3:14
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.
Psalm 52:1
For the music director; a well-written song by David. It was written when Doeg the Edomite went and informed Saul: "David has arrived at the home of Ahimelech." Why do you boast about your evil plans, O powerful man? God's loyal love protects me all day long!
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 47:7
You said, 'I will rule forever as permanent queen!' You did not think about these things; you did not consider how it would turn out.
1 Corinthians 4:7
For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?
1 Corinthians 5:6
Your boasting is not good. Don't you know that a little yeast affects the whole batch of dough?
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!'

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