Proverbs 21:4
Pride and arrogance are the sins the wicked live by.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
In Context
3Doing what's right and fair pleases the Lord more than sacrifices.
5Those who plan ahead and work hard will have plenty, while those who act rashly end up poor.
Cross References
Job 18:6The light in their home goes out, the lamp hanging above is extinguished.
Psalms 101:5I will silence anyone who secretly slanders their neighbor. I won't tolerate anyone who is proud and arrogant.
Proverbs 6:16There are six things that the Lord hates, seven things that he absolutely detests:
Proverbs 8:13Honoring the Lord means hating evil. So I hate pride and arrogance, wicked behavior and telling lies.
Proverbs 21:27The sacrifices given by the wicked are obnoxious, worse still when they're offered with evil motives.
Isaiah 2:11Those who look with arrogance will be brought low; those who are proud will be humbled. On that day only the Lord will be lifted high.
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 →