Proverbs 21:4
A haughty look, and a proud heart — the tillage of the wicked is sin.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Cross References
Job 18:6The light shall be dark in his tent, and his lamp over him shall be put out.
Psalms 101:5Whoso slandereth his neighbour in secret, him will I destroy; whoso is haughty of eye and proud of heart, him will I not suffer.
Proverbs 6:16There are six things which the LORD hateth, yea, seven which are an abomination unto Him:
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the LORD 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 an abomination; how much more, when he bringeth it with the proceeds of wickedness?
Isaiah 2:11The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD 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 →