Proverbs 21:4
An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
King James Version
In Context
3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Cross References
Job 18:6The light shall be dark in his tabernacle, and his candle shall be put out with him.
Psalms 101:5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
Proverbs 6:16These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven 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 abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
Isaiah 2:11The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, 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 →