Proverbs 21:4
Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the guides of the wicked—are sin.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
In Context
3To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.
5The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty.
Cross References
Job 18:6The light in his tent grows dark, and the lamp beside him goes out.
Psalms 101:5Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.
Proverbs 6:16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:
Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!
Isaiah 2:11The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will 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 →