This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. Cross References 1 Corinthians 1:31 Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord." Philippians 3:8 More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ Philippians 3:10 I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death, 1 Kings 20:10 Then Ben-hadad sent another message to Ahab: "May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if enough dust remains of Samaria for each of my men to have a handful." 1 Kings 20:11 And the king of Israel replied, "Tell him: 'The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.'" Job 31:24 If I have put my trust in gold or called pure gold my security, Job 31:25 if I have rejoiced in my great wealth because my hand had gained so much, Job 32:13 So do not claim, 'We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.' Psalm 49:6 They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. Ecclesiastes 9:11 I saw something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; neither is the bread to the wise, nor the wealth to the intelligent, nor the favor to the skillful. For time and chance happen to all. Isaiah 10:8 "Are not all my commanders kings?" he says. Isaiah 20:5 Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed. Isaiah 47:10 You were secure in your wickedness; you said, 'No one sees me.' Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, 'I am, and there is none besides me.' Jeremiah 48:7 Because you trust in your works and treasures, you too will be captured, and Chemosh will go into exile with his priests and officials. Jeremiah 49:4 Why do you boast of your valleys--your valleys so fruitful, O faithless daughter? You trust in your riches and say, 'Who can come against me?' Ezekiel 28:3 Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! Amos 2:14 Escape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: wise. Job 5:12-14 Psalm 49:10-13,16-18 Ecclesiastes 2:13-16,19 neither. Deuteronomy 8:17 1 Samuel 17:4-10,42 1 Kings 20:10,11 rich. Job 31:24,25 Psalm 49:6-9 Psalm 52:6,7 |