5 occurrences in 3 translations

'Self sufficiency' in the Bible

That He may turn man aside from his conduct,And keep him from pride;

Verse ConceptsCausing People To Turn

Then He declares to them [the true character of] their deedsAnd their transgressions, that they have acted arrogantly [with presumption and notions of self-sufficiency].

Verse ConceptsThings Revealed

Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)—why should you bring yourself to ruin?

Verse ConceptsBalance In LifeDestroying OneselfFalse WisdomRighteousnessHolier Than ThouBeing YourselfWork EthicEthicsactingplagiarismoverworking

Bible Theasaurus

Self-Reliance (1 instance)
Self-Sufficiency (4 instances)

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