Thematic Bible: Boasting, the folly of
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Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
For the wicked boasts and sings the praises of his heart’s desire,
And the greedy man curses and spurns [and even despises] the Lord.
Even of those who trust in and lean on their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches? None of them can by any means redeem [either himself or] his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him -- "
The lovingkindness of God endures all day long.
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“It is [almost] worthless, it is [almost] worthless,” says the buyer [as he negotiates the price];
But when he goes his way, then he boasts [about his bargain].
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give].
For you do not know what a day may bring.
In the same sense, the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things.
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark! Verse Concepts
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark! Verse Concepts
But as it is, you boast [vainly] in your pretension and arrogance. All such boasting is evil.
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