11 Bible Verses about Conceit, Description Of

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth 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 about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

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.

Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

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

Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

Be not wise in thine 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 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.