Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.

I am perfect

It shall

Bible References

Justify

Luke 10:29
But he, determined to justify himself, said to Jesus, "But who is my neighbor?" Jesus answered.
Luke 16:15
He said to them. "You are those that justify themselves in the eyes of men; but God knows you hearts; for that which is lofty in the eyes of men is abomination in the eyes of God.

Mine

Matthew 12:36
"I tell you that for every careless word that men speak they shall give account on the day of judgment.
James 3:2
For in many respects we often stumble. If any man never stumbles in speech, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.

I am perfect

Philippians 3:12
I do not say that I have already won, or am already perfect, but I am passing on to lay hold on the prize for which also Christ has laid hold of me.

It shall

1 Timothy 6:5
and wrangling between men whose minds are corrupt and destitute of the truth; who suppose that godliness is a source of gain.