Proverbs 14:17

14:17 A person who has a quick temper does foolish things,

and a person with crafty schemes is hated.

Proverbs 18:6

18:6 The lips of a fool enter into strife,

and his mouth invites a flogging.

Proverbs 21:24

21:24 A proud and arrogant person, whose name is “Scoffer,”

acts with overbearing pride.

Proverbs 21:2

21:2 All of a person’s ways seem right in his own opinion,

but the Lord evaluates the motives.

Proverbs 14:9

14:9 Fools mock at reparation,

but among the upright there is favor.

James 3:14

3:14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

James 4:1

Passions and Pride

4:1 Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you?