7 Bible Verses about Drawbacks To Man's Power

So says Jehovah, Do not let the wise glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty glory in his might; do not let the rich glory in his riches;

For the land is full of adulterers. Yes, because of cursing the land mourns; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their power is not right.

The beauty of Israel is slain upon your high places! How are the mighty fallen!

How are the mighty fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan is slain on your high places.

How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!

The nations shall see and be ashamed at all their might; they shall lay their hand on their mouth; their ears shall be deaf.

But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord wills. And I will not know the speech of those who are puffed up, but the power.