Proverbs 21:4
A high look, and a proud heart, 1 And the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 1
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In The King James Version
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
In Context
3To do justice and judgment 1 Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 1
Cross References
Job 18:6The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, 1 And his candle shall be put out with him. 1
Psalms 101:5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: 1 Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will not I suffer. 1
Proverbs 6:16These six things doth the Lord hate: 1 Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 1
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: 1 Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, 1 And the froward mouth, do I hate. 1
Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: 1 How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? 1
Isaiah 2:11The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, 1 And the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, 1 And the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day. 1
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 →