There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. (Prov 16:25, NKJV)
Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall. (Prov 16:18, HCSB)
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin. (Prov 21:4, ESV)
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings. (Jer 17:9-10, NKJV)
The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: they will not go unpunished. (Prov 16:5, NIV)
It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God!(Heb 10:31, HCSB)
By pride comes nothing but strife, but with the well advised is wisdom.(Prov 13:10, NKJV)
O you simple ones, understand prudence, and you fools, be of an understanding heart... The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; pride and arrogance and the evil way and the perverse mouth I hate.(Prov 8:5,13, NKJV)
These six things the LORD hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.(Prov 6:16-19, NKJV)
'Scoffer' is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride. (Prov 21:24, ESV)
How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me?(Exo 10:3, NASB)
You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.(Luke 16:15, NASB)
When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom.(Prov 11:2, NKJV)
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. (Matt 23:12, HCSB)
A man's pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor.(Prov 29:23, NKJV)
So listen to me, children! Blessed are those who obey me. Listen to instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it... because those who find me find life and gain favor from the LORD.(Prov 8:32-35, ISV)
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.(Prov 27:1, NIV)
You should say, 'If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.'(James 4:15, HCSB)
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment...(Romans 12:3, NIV)
Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth; a stranger, and never your own lips.(Prov 27:2, ISV)
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your body and refreshment to your bones.(Prov 3:7-8, NASB)
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.(James 4:10, HCSB)
