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Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 16:5 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 16:5 in other translations
Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; they shall certainly not be unpunished.
Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
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In context
2 All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
3 Commit your works to the LORD and your plans will be achieved.
4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster.
5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.
7 When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
8 Better a little with righteousness than great gain with injustice.
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