8 occurrences

'Conceit' in the Bible

“Men therefore fear Him;He does not regard nor respect any who are wise in heart [in their own understanding and conceit].”

Verse ConceptsWorldly WisdomFalse WisdomRespecting Your Body

The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,And like a high wall [of protection] in his own imagination and conceit.

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceMisersRich, TheWallsRiches, Dangers OfFigurative WallsSatisfied With Richesimagination

Answer [and correct the erroneous concepts of] a fool according to his folly,Otherwise he will be wise in his own eyes [if he thinks you agree with him].

Verse ConceptsFalse WisdomAnsweringFoolsanswers

The lazy person is wiser in his own eyesThan seven [sensible] men who can give a discreet answer.

Verse ConceptsSluggardsSeven PeopleFalse Wisdomsloth

The rich man [who is conceited and relies on his wealth instead of God] is wise in his own eyes,But the poor man who has understanding [because he relies on God] is able to see through him.

Verse ConceptsDiscernment, Nature OfRich, TheRiches, Dangers OfWisdom, Source Of HumanRiches, Can Lead ToWorldly WisdomFalse WisdomPoor PeopleSatisfied With RichesDiscernmentpotential

We have heard of the pride of Moab, an excessive pride—Even of his arrogance, his conceit, his rage,His untruthful boasting.

Verse ConceptsFutilityComplacencyemptinessPride, Examples OfPride, Results OfSelf ConfidenceSuperiorityHaughtinessProud Peoplearrogance

“We have heard of the [giddy] pride of Moab, the extremely proud one—His haughtiness, his arrogance, his conceit, and his self-exaltation.

Verse ConceptsProud HeartsHeart, Fallen And RedeemedPride, Examples OfHaughtinessProud Peoplearrogance

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