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Bible verses about pride

Pride goes before a fall, while God gives grace to the humble. These verses warn against arrogance.

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Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” James 4:6 “But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”” Proverbs 11:2 “When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.” 1 Peter 5:5 “Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”” Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.”