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Related Verses

Jeremiah 9:23–24
Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.”

1 Corinthians 5:6
Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

James 3:14
But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth.

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