Proverbs 16:5
The LORD abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 6:16-17 : 16 There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
- Prov 8:13 : 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.
- Prov 11:21 : 21 Be assured that the evil person will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous have escaped harm.
- Rom 2:8-9 : 8 but wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition and do not obey the truth but follow unrighteousness. 9 There will be affliction and distress on everyone who does evil, on the Jew first and also the Greek,
- Jas 4:6 : 6 But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says,“God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”
- Exod 20:7 : 7 “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold guiltless anyone who takes his name in vain.
- Job 40:12 : 12 Look at every proud man and abase him; crush the wicked on the spot!
- Isa 3:11 : 11 Woe to the wicked sinners! For they will get exactly what they deserve.
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20 The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.
21 Be assured that the evil person will not be unpunished, but the descendants of the righteous have escaped harm.
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15 Therefore, his disaster will come suddenly; in an instant he will be broken, and there will be no remedy.
16 There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:
17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
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18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
19 It is better to be lowly in spirit with the afflicted than to share the spoils with the proud.
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16 For anyone who acts dishonestly in these ways is abhorrent to the LORD your God.
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4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart– what the wicked cultivate is sin.
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15 The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent– both of them are an abomination to the LORD.
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2 The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.
3 Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the LORD.
4 The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks,“God won’t hold me accountable; he doesn’t care.”
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27 An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.
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9 The LORD abhors the way of the wicked, but he will love those who pursue righteousness.
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11 Scatter abroad the abundance of your anger. Look at every proud man and bring him low;
12 Look at every proud man and abase him; crush the wicked on the spot!
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11 Proud men will be brought low, arrogant men will be humiliated; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.
12 Indeed, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has planned a day of judgment, for all the high and mighty, for all who are proud– they will be humiliated;
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6 Through loyal love and truth iniquity is appeased; through fearing the LORD one avoids evil.
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15 Men will be humiliated, they will be brought low; the proud will be brought low.
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23 A person’s pride will bring him low, but one who has a lowly spirit will gain honor.
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13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.
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32 for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.
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25 The greedy person stirs up dissension, but the one who trusts in the LORD will prosper.
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26 The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.
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15 So now we consider the arrogant to be happy; indeed, those who practice evil are successful. In fact, those who challenge God escape!’”
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2 After pride came, disgrace followed; but wisdom came with humility.
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4 He despises a reprobate, but honors the LORD’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.
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17 So the Lord was not pleased with their young men, he took no pity on their orphans and widows; for the whole nation was godless and did wicked things, every mouth was speaking disgraceful words. Despite all this, his anger does not subside, and his hand is ready to strike again.
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10 who are always ready to do wrong or offer a bribe.
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30 Deliberate Sin“‘But the person who acts defiantly, whether native-born or a resident foreigner, insults the LORD. That person must be cut off from among his people.
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16 But as it is, you boast about your arrogant plans. All such boasting is evil.
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34 It looks on every haughty being; it is king over all that are proud.”
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9 A foolish scheme is sin, and the scorner is an abomination to people.
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6 You destroy liars; the LORD despises violent and deceitful people.
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2 for he is too proud to recognize and give up his sin.
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1 The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.
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2 No! You plan how to do what is unjust; you deal out violence in the earth.