Proverbs 21:4
A high look and a heart of pride, *** of the evil-doer is sin.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
In Context
3To do what is right and true is more pleasing to the Lord than an offering.
Cross References
Job 18:6The light is dark in his tent, and the light shining over him is put out.
Psalms 101:5I will put to death anyone who says evil of his neighbour secretly; the man with a high look and a heart of pride is disgusting to me.
Proverbs 6:16Six things are hated by the Lord; seven things are disgusting to him:
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.
Proverbs 21:27The offering of evil-doers is disgusting: how much more when they give it with an evil purpose!
Isaiah 2:11The high looks of man will be put to shame, and the pride of men will be made low, and only the Lord will be lifted up in that day.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 21:4
3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. Here, 1. It is implied that many deceive themselves with a conceit that, if they offer sacrifice, that will excuse them from doing justice, and procure them a dispensation for their unrighteousness; and this makes their way seem right, v. 2 . We have fasted, Isa. lviii. 3 . I have peace-offerings with me, Prov. vii. 14 . 2. It is plainly declared that living a good life (doing justly and loving mercy) is more pleasing to God than the most… Read the whole commentary →