Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Conceit » Warnings against
For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
Verse Concepts
If someone thinks he knows something, he does not yet know to the degree that he needs to know.
false Confidence » In self
Indeed we felt as if the sentence of death had been passed against us, so that we would not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead.
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.
Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
Verse Concepts
The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.
When such a person hears the words of this oath he secretly blesses himself and says, "I will have peace though I continue to walk with a stubborn spirit." This will destroy the watered ground with the parched.
The king of Israel replied, "Tell him the one who puts on his battle gear should not boast like one who is taking it off."
Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
Pride » A hindrance to improvement
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Wisdom » Those that are wise in their own eyes
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Those who think they are wise are as good as dead, those who think they possess understanding.