Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Boasting » Boasting, the folly of
For the wicked boasteth of his soul's desire, and he blesseth the covetous; he contemneth Jehovah.
They depend upon their wealth, and boast themselves in the abundance of their riches. ... None can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him,
{To the chief Musician: an instruction. Of David; when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David came to the house of Ahimelech.} Why boastest thou thyself in evil, thou mighty man? The loving-kindness of God abideth continually.
Bad! bad! saith the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.
Thus also the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. See how little a fire, how large a wood it kindles!
But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.
Boasting » What not to boast of
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.
Go to now, ye who say, To-day or to-morrow will we go into such a city and spend a year there, and traffic and make gain, ye who do not know what will be on the morrow, (for what is your life? It is even a vapour, appearing for a little while, and then disappearing,) instead of your saying, If the Lord should so will and we should live, we will also do this or that. read more.
But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.
But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.
Presuming upon time » Boasting of the future
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.
Presumption » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Boasting of the future
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.
Procrastination » Motives for avoiding » The uncertainty of life
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.
Seven » Uncertainties » the future
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.
Time » Presuming upon time and opportunity, common ways of » Boasting of the future
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.
seven Uncertainties » the future
Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.