Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.
Boasteth
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Bible References
Boasteth
Proverbs 20:6
Many there be that would be called good-doers; but where shall one find a true faithful man?
1 Kings 22:11
And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made horns of iron and said, "Thus sayeth the LORD, 'With these horns thou shalt winnow the Syrians until thou have made an end of them."
Luke 14:11
For whosoever exalteth himself, shall be brought low. And he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted."
Luke 18:10
"Two men went up into the temple to pray: the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
2 Corinthians 11:13
For these false apostles are deceitful workers, and fashion themselves like unto the apostles of Christ.
2 Peter 2:15
and have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, which loved the reward of unrighteousness:
Jude 1:12
These are spots which of your kindness feast together, without fear, feeding themselves. Clouds they are without water, carried about of winds: and trees without fruit at gathering time, twice dead, and plucked up by the roots.
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Romans 1:22
When they counted themselves wise, they became fools
James 4:16
But now ye rejoice in your boastings. All such rejoicing is evil.