7 Bible Verses about Drawbacks To Man's Power

Thus says the LORD, "Do not let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, do not let the rich man glory in his riches;

For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourns; the pastures of the wilderness are dried up. "Their course is evil, and their might is not right;

"Your glory, Israel, is slain on your high places. How the mighty have 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 will see and be ashamed of all their might. They will lay their hand on their mouth. Their ears will be deaf.

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