Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.

Bible References

Proud

Luke 16:14
Then the Pharisees, who loved money, heard these things and sneered at Jesus.
Luke 23:35
People stood [around] watching [all this], while the leaders even sneered at Him, saying, "He saved other people; [now] let him save himself [i.e., from dying] if he [really] is the Christ, God's specially chosen one."

Yet have

Acts 20:23
except that the Holy Spirit reveals to me in every city [I visit] that chains and persecutions await me there.
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a large crowd of spectators [Note: Christians are pictured here as being in a crowded arena, performing in the games], we should lay aside every [excessive] weight and sin that so easily entangle us, and with perseverance, we should run the race [of life] that lies before us.