Proverbs 21:4
What does Proverbs 21:4 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 21:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A high look, and a proud heart, Eventhe lamp of the wicked, is sin.
KJV
King James Version · 1611An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A high look, and a proud heart, Eventhe lamp of the wicked, is sin.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A high look and a heart of pride, *** of the evil-doer is sin.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Loftiness of eyes, and breadth of heart, Tillage of the wicked <FI>is<Fi> sin.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Haughtiness of the eyes is the enlarging of the heart: the lamp of the wicked is sin.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Context
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.
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