Proverbs 21:4
An high look, and a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
In context
1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, As the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: But the LORD pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment Is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked, is sin.
5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; But of every one that is hasty only to want. 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; Because they refuse to do judgment.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 21:4 in the NIV
Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the unplowed field of the wicked—produce sin.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 21:4 in the ESV
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.