Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Heart » The unregenerate » Is proud
Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, him I will silence;
The one who has a haughty look and a proud (arrogant) heart I will not tolerate.
You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has lifted you up [in pride]. Enjoy your glory but stay at home; for why should you plunge into misery so that you, even you, would fall [at my hand], and Judah with you?”
Verse Concepts
Before disaster the heart of a man is haughty and filled with self-importance,
But humility comes before honor.
“As for Your terror,
The pride and arrogance of your heart have deceived you,
O you who live in the clefts of the rock (Sela also called
Who hold and occupy the height of the hill.
Though you make your nest as high as the eagle’s,
I will bring you down from there,” says the Lord.
You say, ‘See, I have struck down and defeated Edom.’ Your heart lifts you up to boast [about your victory]. Now stay at home; why should you meddle and court disaster so that you, even you, will fall and Judah with you?”
Verse Concepts
An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
“We have heard of the [giddy] pride of Moab, the extremely proud one—
His haughtiness, his arrogance, his conceit, and his self-exaltation.
Heart » Those that are of a proud heart
An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
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.
Strife » Excited by » Pride
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.
Strife » Who stirs up strife
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger and patient calms disputes.
An angry man stirs up strife,
And a hot-tempered and undisciplined man commits many transgressions.
An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.
Trust » Leads to » Prosperity
An arrogant and greedy man stirs up strife,
But he who trusts in the Lord will be blessed and prosper.