Proverbs 21:24
The man of pride, lifted up in soul, is named high-hearted; he is acting in an outburst of pride.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
In Context
23He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
25The desire of the hater of work is death to him, for his hands will do no work.
Cross References
Esther 3:5And when Haman saw that Mordecai did not go down before him and give him honour, Haman was full of wrath.
Proverbs 1:22How long, you simple ones, will foolish things be dear to you? and pride a delight to the haters of authority? how long will the foolish go on hating knowledge?
Proverbs 16:18Pride goes before destruction, and a stiff spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 19:29Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.
Isaiah 16:6We have had word of the pride of Moab, how great it is; how he is lifted up in pride and passion: his high words about himself are false.
Matthew 2:16Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, was very angry; and he sent out, and put to death all the male children in Beth-lehem and in all the parts round about it, from two years old and under, acting on the knowledge which he had got with care from the wise men.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:24
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Note, 1. It is our great concern to keep our souls from straits, being entangled in snares and perplexities, and disquieted with troubles, that we may preserve the possession and enjoyment of ourselves and that our souls may be in frame for the service of God. 2. Those that would keep their souls must keep a watch before the door of their lips, must keep the mouth by temperance, that no forbidden fruit go into it, no stolen waters, that… Read the whole commentary →