Haman went away that day joyful and in good spirits. But when he saw Mordecai at the king’s gate refusing to stand up or show fear before him, he was filled with rage toward Mordecai.

Who rejoice exceedingly,
And rejoice when they find the grave?

We heard the pride of Moab; he was greatly elated; his haughtiness and his pride and his wrath; not so his empty talk

well, be it so, for their incredulity they were broken off, and you by faith stand firm: be not then elated, but let this be your fear,

It was for this reason, lest I should be over-elated, that there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan, to buffet me, lest I should be over-elated.

nor must he be a new convert; for fear he should be elated with pride, and so involve himself in the same ruin as the devil.

Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment;