Proverbs 16:5

Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

Cross References (8)

  • Proverbs 6:16–17 (17)

    There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:

  • Proverbs 11:21 (12)

    Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

  • Proverbs 8:13 (12)

    To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

  • Romans 2:8–9 (9)

    But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.

  • James 4:6 (8)

    But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

  • Job 40:12 (6)

    Look on every proud man and humble him; trample the wicked where they stand.

  • Isaiah 3:11 (5)

    Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.

  • Exodus 20:7 (2)

    You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not leave anyone unpunished who takes His na