16 Bible Verses about Bragging

Therefore when you do merciful deeds, do not sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from people. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward.

Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours,

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast and do not lie against the truth.

But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil.

Thus says the LORD, "Do not let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, do not let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight," says the LORD.

Do not lift up your horn on high. Do not speak with a stiff neck."

As clouds and wind without rain, so is he who boasts of gifts deceptively.

Then Zebul said to him, "Where is now your mouth, that you said, 'Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him?' Is not this the people that you have despised? Please go out now and fight with them."

Hannah prayed, and said: "My heart exults in the LORD. My horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth is enlarged over my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation. There is no one as holy as the LORD, For there is no one besides you, nor is there any rock like our God. "Talk no more so exceeding proudly. Do not let arrogance come out of your mouth, For the LORD is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.

For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns the LORD.

In all hard work there is profit, but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving of that which is leavened, and proclaim free will offerings and brag about them: for this pleases you, you children of Israel," says the Lord GOD.

Thus says the LORD, "Do not let the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, do not let the rich man glory in his riches;

Do not boast about tomorrow; for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.