16 Bible Verses about Bragging

When therefore thou doest alms, sound not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

Let another praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours.

but if ye have bitter emulation and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.

But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.

Thus saith Jehovah: Let not the wise glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty glory in his might; let not the rich glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah, who exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.

Lift not up your horn on high; speak not arrogantly with a stiff neck.

Clouds and wind without rain, so is a man that boasteth himself of a false gift.

Then Zebul said to him, "Where is your mouth now, you who said, 'Who is Abim'elech, that we should serve him?' Are not these the men whom you despised? Go out now and fight with them."

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart exulteth in Jehovah, my horn is lifted up in Jehovah; my mouth is opened wide over mine enemies; for I rejoice in thy salvation. There is none holy as Jehovah, for there is none beside thee, neither is there any rock like our God. Do not multiply your words of pride, let not vain-glory come out of your mouth; For Jehovah is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

For the wicked boasteth of his soul's desire, and he blesseth the covetous; he contemneth Jehovah.

In all labour there is profit; but the talk of the lips tendeth only to want.

and burn a thank-offering with leaven, and proclaim, publish, voluntary offerings: for this pleaseth you, children of Israel, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Thus saith Jehovah: Let not the wise glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty glory in his might; let not the rich glory in his riches:

Boast not thyself of to-morrow, for thou knowest not what a day will bring forth.

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts; and their mouth speaks swelling words, admiring persons for the sake of profit.