Conceit

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

General scriptures concerning

• Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
• Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
• Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel.
• Proverbs 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.
• Proverbs 26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes.
• Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• Proverbs 26:16 The slacker is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer discreetly.
• Proverbs 28:11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man with discernment sees through him.
• Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe.
• Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

See Hypocrisy

See Pride