5 occurrences in 9 translations

'High sounding' in the Bible

Give him praise with the loud brass: give him praise with the high-sounding brass.

Verse ConceptsMusical Instruments, types ofCymbalsdrums

Will the axe say high-sounding words against him who is using it, or the blade be full of pride against him who is cutting with it? As if a rod had the power of shaking him who is using it, or as if a stick might take up him who is not wood.

Verse ConceptsAxesSelf ConfidenceToolsWoodInfidelity To GodSawsClubsDo Not Be ProudScoffers

I have knowledge of his wrath, says the Lord, that it is nothing; his high-sounding words have done nothing.

These are the men who make trouble, ever desiring change, going after evil pleasures, using high-sounding words, respecting men's position in the hope of reward.

Verse ConceptsBraggingComplaintsComplaining

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