16 Bible Verses about Bragging

Therefore when you give your alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

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

Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;

But if you have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, boast not, and lie not against the truth.

But now you rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.

Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD.

Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.

Whosoever boasts about himself of a gift not given is like clouds and wind without rain.

Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now your mouth, with which you said, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that you have despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.

And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoices in the LORD, my horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth boasts over my enemies; because I rejoice in your salvation. There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside you: neither is there any rock like our God. Talk no more so very proudly; let not arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

For the wicked boasts of his heart's desire, and blesses the covetous, whom the LORD abhors.

In all labor there is profit: but the talk of the lips leads only to poverty.

And offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving with leaven, and proclaim and publish the free offerings: for this you love, O you children of Israel, says the Lord GOD.

Thus says the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:

Boast not yourself of tomorrow; for you know not what a day may bring forth.

These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaks great swelling words, holding men in admiration for the sake of advantage.