Verse 5

The LORD abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.

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.