16 Bible Verses about Bragging

Therefore, when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They already have their reward.

Let another man praise thee and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

Therefore let no one glory in men. For all things are yours;

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, boast not and do not be liars against the truth.

But now ye boast in your arrogance; all such glory is evil.

Thus hath the LORD said, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him that glories glory in this, that he understands me and knows me, that I am the LORD who does mercy, judgment, and righteousness in the earth: for in these things I delight, said the LORD.

Do not lift up your horn on high; speak not with a stiff neck.

Whosoever boasts in a gift of falsehood is like clouds and wind without rain.

Then Zebul said unto him, Where is now thy mouth, with which thou didst say, Who is Abimelech that we should serve him? Is not this the people that thou hast despised? Go out now and fight with them.

And Hannah prayed and said, My heart rejoices in the LORD, my horn is exalted in the LORD; my mouth is enlarged over my enemies because I have rejoiced in thy saving health. There is none holy as the LORD, for there is none beside thee; neither is there any strong One like our God. Do not multiply thyself speaking great and lofty things; let arrogant words cease from your mouth, for the LORD is the all-knowing God, and the magnificent works are his.

For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.

In all labour there is fruit, but to talk and not do, brings poverty.

and offer a sacrifice of praise with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free will offerings for this is the way you like it, O ye sons of Israel, said the Lord GOD.

Thus hath the LORD said, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;

Boast not thyself of tomorrow for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own desires; and their mouth speaks arrogant things, admiring persons to take advantage.