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 have their reward.

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

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

But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

Thus saith the LORD, 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 glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.

Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherewith thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.

In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free offerings: for this liketh you, O ye children of Israel, saith the Lord GOD.

Thus saith the LORD, 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 to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.