16 Bible Verses about Bragging

“So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full.

Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.

So then let no one boast in men. For all things belong to you,

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth.

But as it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.

Thus says the Lord, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord.

Do not lift up your horn on high,
Do not speak with insolent pride.’”

Like clouds and wind without rain
Is a man who boasts of his gifts falsely.

Then Zebul said to him, “Where is your boasting now with which you said, ‘Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?’ Is this not the people whom you despised? Go out now and fight with them!”

Then Hannah prayed and said,
“My heart exults in the Lord;
My horn is exalted in the Lord,
My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies,
Because I rejoice in Your salvation.
“There is no one holy like the Lord,
Indeed, there is no one besides You,
Nor is there any rock like our God.
“Boast no more so very proudly,
Do not let arrogance come out of your mouth;
For the Lord is a God of knowledge,
And with Him actions are weighed.

For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire,
And the greedy man curses and spurns the Lord.

In all labor there is profit,
But mere talk leads only to poverty.

“Offer a thank offering also from that which is leavened,
And proclaim freewill offerings, make them known.
For so you love to do, you sons of Israel,”
Declares the Lord God.

Thus says the Lord, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches;

Do not boast about tomorrow,
For you do not know what a day may bring forth.

These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage.