16 Bible Verses about Bragging

Do not loudly announce it when you give to the poor. The hypocrites do this in the houses of worship and on the streets. They do this to be praised by men. Believe me, they have already been paid in full.

Let another man praise you and not your own mouth, a stranger, and not your own lips.

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

If you have bitter jealousy (envy) and greedy ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and lie against the truth.

You glory in your conceit. Such glory is evil.

This is what Jehovah says: Do not let wise people brag about their wisdom. Do not let strong people brag about their strength. Do not let rich people brag about their riches. If they want to brag, instead let them advocate (glory) (celebrate) that they understand and know me. They should advocate that I, Jehovah, act out of love, righteousness, and justice on the earth. This kind of celebration pleases me, declares Jehovah.

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

He who falsely boasts of a gift is like clouds and wind without rain.

Zebul said to him: Where is all your big talk now? You asked why we should serve this man Abimelech. These are the men you made fun of. You go fight them!

Hannah prayed: My heart rejoices in Jehovah. My horn (strength) (power) is exalted in Jehovah. I speak against (mock) my enemies because I rejoice in your salvation. No one is as holy as Jehovah. There is none beside you. Neither is there any rock like our God. Boast no more so proudly. Remove arrogance from your mouth. Jehovah is a God of knowledge, and he measures his actions (deeds).

The wicked person boasts about his selfish desires. He blesses the covetous, which Jehovah abhors.

In all labor there is profit: but idle chatter leads only to destitution.

Offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving of that which is leavened. Proclaim freewill-offerings and make them known. This pleases you, O you children of Israel, said the Lord Jehovah.

This is what Jehovah says: Do not let wise people brag about their wisdom. Do not let strong people brag about their strength. Do not let rich people brag about their riches.

Do not brag about tomorrow for you do not know what a day may bring.

These murmur, complain, and walk after their lusts, they speak arrogantly, flattering people to gain advantage.