Devine Scripture

Proverbs 21:4

Proverbs chapter 21 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A high look, and a proud heart, Eventhe lamp of the wicked, is sin.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A high look, and a proud heart, Eventhe lamp of the wicked, is sin.

Context

v.3To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.

v.4This passage

v.5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But every one that is hastyhastethonly to want.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 15:8

    The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

  • Luke 18:14

    I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  • Isaiah 3:16

    Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet;

  • Proverbs 30:13

    There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.

  • Isaiah 2:11

    The lofty looks of man shall be brought low, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.

  • Romans 14:23

    But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith; and whatsoever is not of faith is sin.