Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Proud People?
13 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Proud People in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about proud people. This collection of 14 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Proud People
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- 2Proverbs 8:13
“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
KJV - 3
- 4Proverbs 16:5
“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
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- 7Isaiah 2:11
“The 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.”
KJV - 8Luke 4:1
“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,”
KJV - 9Luke 18:9
“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: that: or, as being righteous”
KJV - 10Galatians 6:4
“But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Proud People? (7 Verses)
“Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments.”
“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.”
“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
“Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. unpunished: Heb. held innocent”
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”
“A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”
“The 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.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Proud People? (6 Verses)
“And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,”
“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: that: or, as being righteous”
“But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.”
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Proud People
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about proud people. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about proud people and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about proud people is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on proud people needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about proud people with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about proud people, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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