What Does the Bible Say About Exalting Yourself?

1. #1Luke 18:14

   I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

   BSBI tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

2. #2Proverbs 30:32

   If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

   BSBIf you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth.

3. #3Proverbs 29:11

   A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

   BSBA fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.

4. #4Isaiah 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.

   BSBThe proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.

5. #5Isaiah 65:5

   Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

   BSBThey say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.

6. #6Titus 1:16

   They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

   BSBThey profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

7. #7Proverbs 30:32-33

   If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.

   BSBIf you have foolishly exalted yourself or if you have plotted evil, put your hand over your mouth. For as the churning of milk yields butter, and the twisting of the nose draws blood, so the stirring of anger brings forth strife.”

8. #8Titus 1:15

   Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

   BSBTo the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled.

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