Proverbs 21:4
The lofty look, the proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is ruin.
Noyes 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 justice and equity Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
5The plans of the diligent tend only to plenty; But the hasty hasteneth only to want.
Cross References
Job 18:6Light shall become darkness in his tent, And his lamp over him shall go out.
Psalms 101:5Whoso slandereth his neighbor in secret, him will I cut off; Him that hath a haughty look and a proud heart I will not endure.
Proverbs 6:16These six things doth the LORD hate; Yea, seven are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; Pride, and arrogance, and the evil way, And the deceitful mouth, do I hate.
Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he bringeth it with an evil design!
Isaiah 2:11The proud looks of man shall be humbled, And the loftiness of mortals shall be brought low; 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 →