11 Bible Verses about Conceit, Description Of

For if a man thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting over questions and disputes of words, out of which comes envy, strife, railings, evil suspicions,

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

For I would not, brethren, that you should be ignorant of this mystery, lest you should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles comes in.

See a man wise in his own eyes? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

He that trusts in his own heart is a fool: but whosoever walks wisely, he shall be delivered.

Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Thus says 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 glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD.