Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
General references
Bible References
Pride
Proverbs 3:34 He mocks those who mock,
but gives grace to the humble.
but gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 16:18 Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
Daniel 4:30
the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great that I have built by my vast power to be a royal residence and to display my majestic glory?”
Luke 14:8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, don’t recline at the best place, because a more distinguished person than you may have been invited by your host.
Luke 18:14 I tell you, this one went down to his house justified rather than the other; because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
But
Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord is what wisdom teaches,
and humility comes before honor.
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and humility comes before honor.
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1 Corinthians 8:1
About food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.
General references
Proverbs 16:18 Pride comes before destruction,
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 18:3 When a wicked man comes, contempt also does,
and along with dishonor, disgrace.
and along with dishonor, disgrace.