Proverbs 21:4
Haughty eyes and a proud heart— 1 the lamp of the wicked—are sin. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 what is right and just 1 is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. 1
Cross References
Job 18:6The light will be dark in his tent; 1 his lamp above him will be put out. 1
Psalms 101:5I will destroy whoever secretly slanders his neighbor. 1 I will not tolerate anyone who has a proud demeanor and an arrogant attitude. 1
Proverbs 6:16There are six things that Yahweh hates, 1 seven that are disgusting to him. 1
Proverbs 8:13The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. 1 I hate pride and arrogance, the evil way, 1 and perverted speech. I hate them. 1
Proverbs 21:27The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable; 1 it is even more detestable when he brings it with evil motives. 1
Isaiah 2:11The lofty gaze of man will be brought low, and the pride of men will be brought down, 1 and Yahweh alone will be exalted on 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 →