Thematic Bible: Leads men to
Thematic Bible
Pride » Leads men to » Contention
Through pride and presumption come nothing but strife,
But [skillful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.
An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
Pride » Leads men to » Wrath
“Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are his names
Who acts with overbearing and insolent pride.
Pride » Leads men to » Contempt and rejection of God's word and ministers
Azariah the son of Hoshaiah and Johanan the son of Kareah and all the proud and insolent men said to Jeremiah, “You are not telling the truth! The Lord our God has not sent you to say, ‘Do not go into Egypt to live there.’
Pride » Leads men to » A persecuting spirit
In pride and arrogance the wicked hotly pursue and persecute the afflicted;
Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised.