If any man seem to himself that he is somewhat, when indeed he is nothing, the same deceiveth himself in his imagination.

If any man teach otherwise, and is not content with the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine of godliness, he is puffed up and knoweth nothing: but wasteth his brains about questions, and strife of words, whereof spring envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings

He may not be a young scholar, lest he swell and fall into the judgment of the evil speaker.

For all that is in the world - as the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of goods - are not of the father: but of the world.

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

I would not that this secret should be hid from you my brethren, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits: that partly blindness is happened in Israel, until the fullness of the gentiles be come in.

If thou seest a man that is wise in his own conceit, there is more hope in a fool than in him.

He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.

Be not wise in thine own conceit, but fear the LORD, and depart from evil:

Woe be unto them that are wise in their own sight, and think themselves to have understanding.

Moreover, thus sayeth the LORD, "Let not the wise man rejoice in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength; neither the rich man in his riches. But who so will rejoice, let him rejoice in this: that he understandeth, and knoweth me. For I am the LORD, which do mercy, equity and righteousness upon the earth. Therefore have I pleasure in such things, sayeth the LORD."