The Spirit of Pride

10 passages

1. Proverbs 16:18

   Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

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2. James 4:6

   But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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3. Proverbs 29:23

   A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

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4. Proverbs 16:5

   Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

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5. Proverbs 8:13

   To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

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6. Proverbs 11:2

   When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

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7. Proverbs 21:4

   Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the guides of the wicked—are sin.

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8. Proverbs 13:10

   Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

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9. Romans 12:16

   Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

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10. Proverbs 16:19

    It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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