Proverbs 21:4
Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
In Context
3To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
Cross References
Job 18:6The light shall become dark in his tent, and his lamp over him shall be put out.
Psalms 101:5Whoso secretly slandereth his neighbour, him will I destroy; him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
Proverbs 6:16These six [things] doth Jehovah hate, yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Proverbs 8:13The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil; pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth do I hate.
Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!
Isaiah 2:11The lofty eyes of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted 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 →