What the Bible says about

False Confidence

36 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools

“because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself, saying, ‘I will have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my own heart.’ This will bring disaster on the watered land as well as the dry.”
Deuteronomy 29:19 BSB
“And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’””
1 Kings 20:11 BSB
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;”
Proverbs 3:5 BSB
“Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.”
Proverbs 23:4 BSB
“Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
Proverbs 26:12 BSB
“He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.”
Proverbs 28:26 BSB
“Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.”
Isaiah 5:21 BSB
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.”
Romans 12:16 BSB
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