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Proverbs 21:4

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 21:4 in other translations

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

Proverbs 21:4 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 21:4 in context

  1. 2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,
    but Yahweh weighs the hearts.
  2. 3To do righteousness and justice
    is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice.
  3. 4A high look and a proud heart,
    the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
  4. 5The plans of the diligent surely lead to profit;
    and everyone who is hasty surely rushes to poverty.
  5. 6Getting treasures by a lying tongue
    is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.