Proverbs 21:4
A high look, and a proud heart, 2 the lamp candle of the wicked, is habitual sin ·missing the mark·. 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 righteousness and mishpat ·justice· 2 is more acceptable to Adonai than sacrifice. 1
Cross References
Psalms 101:5I will silence whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. 2 I won’t tolerate one who is haughty and conceited. 1
Proverbs 6:16There are six things which Adonai hates; 2 yes, seven which are an abomination to him: 1
Proverbs 8:13The fear of Adonai is to hate evil. 2 I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth. 1
Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: 2 how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind! 1
Isaiah 2:11The lofty looks of man will be brought low, 2 the haughtiness of men will be bowed down, 2 and Adonai alone will 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 →