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
A multitude of men proclaim each his kindness, And a man of stedfastness who doth find?
1 Kings 22:11
And Zedekiah son of Chenaanah maketh for himself horns of iron, and saith, 'Thus said Jehovah, By these thou dost push the Aramaeans till they are consumed;'
Luke 14:11
because every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.'
Luke 18:10
'Two men went up to the temple to pray, the one a Pharisee, and the other a tax-gatherer;
2 Corinthians 11:13
for those such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ,
2 Peter 2:15
having forsaken a right way, they did go astray, having followed in the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who a reward of unrighteousness did love,
Jude 1:12
These are in your love-feasts craggy rocks; feasting together with you, without fear shepherding themselves; clouds without water, by winds carried about; trees autumnal, without fruit, twice dead, rooted up;
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Romans 1:22
professing to be wise, they were made fools,
James 4:16
and now ye glory in your pride; all such glorying is evil;