Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
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.
“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!
See [by comparison] how great a forest is set on fire by a small spark!
But as it is, you boast [vainly] in your pretension and arrogance. All such boasting is evil.
Boasting » Those that boast of a false gift
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give].
Clouds » Illustrative » (without rain,) of the fraudulent
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give].
Ostentation » In prayer and almsgiving
Verse Concepts
Praying QuietlyAlms, Good DeedsAttention SeekersAffirmative ActionSermon On The MountGiving, Advice OnSaints, Care For The PoorBeing Seen By ManTaking HeedNo RewardOur Father In HeavenSeeing PeoplePraying Behind Closed DoorsRighteousnessExamples of secret prayerRewardlosing a loved oneHypocrisyBeing A Good Father
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give].
Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
Wind » Illustrative » (without rain,) of one who boasts of a false gift
Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts falsely of gifts [he does not give].