8 Bible Verses about Commending Oneself

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Psalm 49:18

Though while he lives he congratulates himself—
And though men praise you when you do well for yourself—

Proverbs 27:2

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

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 5:12

We are not again commending ourselves to you but are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in appearance and not in heart.

2 Corinthians 10:12

For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding.

2 Corinthians 3:1

Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, as some, letters of commendation to you or from you?

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