7 Bible Verses about Drawbacks To Man's Power

Most Relevant Verses

Jeremiah 9:23

Thus says the Lord, “Let not the one who is wise and skillful boast in his insight; let not the one who is mighty and powerful boast in his strength; let not the one who is rich boast in his [temporal satisfactions and earthly] abundance;

Jeremiah 23:10


For the land is full of adulterers (unfaithful to God);
The land mourns because of the curse [of God upon it].
The pastures of the wilderness have dried up.
The course of action [of the false prophets] is evil and they rush into wickedness;
And their power is not right.

2 Samuel 1:19


“Your glory and splendor, O Israel, is slain upon your high places!
How the mighty have fallen!

2 Samuel 1:25


“How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle!
Jonathan lies slain upon your high places.

2 Samuel 1:27


“How the mighty have fallen,
And the weapons of war have perished!”

Micah 7:16


The [pagan] nations shall see [God’s omnipotence in delivering Israel] and be ashamed
Of all their might [which cannot be compared to His].
They shall put their hand on their mouth [in silent astonishment];
Their ears shall be deaf.

1 Corinthians 4:19

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not just the talk of these arrogant people, but [evaluate] their [spiritual] power [whether they live up to their own claims].

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