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KJV Bible Keyword Search (NKJV & NIV)
Keyword: Conceit
Original Word: יָפֵחַ
(yapheach)
Strong's Number: H3303 (Hebrew)
Definition: to be puffed up, conceited, haughty
Proverbs 26:12
KJV:
Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
NKJV:
Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
NIV:
Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
Interpretation:
A person who is wise in their own conceit has less hope than a fool. Conceit makes people think they know everything. Conceited people cannot learn because they think they already know. The verse teaches that conceit is worse than foolishness. Conceit prevents growth and correction.
Tweet Text:
Proverbs 26:12 A person wise in their own conceit has less hope than a fool. Conceit prevents growth and correction. Conceit is worse than foolishness. #conceit #pride #arrogance #vanity #mywordofgod
Proverbs 28:11
KJV:
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
NKJV:
The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding searches him out.
NIV:
The rich are wise in their own eyes; one who is poor and discerning sees how deluded they are.
Interpretation:
Rich people often become conceited and think they are wise. Conceit comes from trusting in wealth rather than God. Poor people with understanding can see through the conceit of the rich. The verse teaches that conceit blinds people to truth. Understanding helps people see through conceit.
Tweet Text:
Proverbs 28:11 Rich people often become conceited. Conceit comes from trusting in wealth rather than God. Conceit blinds people to truth. #conceit #pride #arrogance #vanity #mywordofgod
Romans 12:16
KJV:
Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
NKJV:
Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.
NIV:
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Interpretation:
The verse commands believers not to be conceited. Conceit prevents harmony and causes people to look down on others. The verse teaches humility instead of conceit. Believers should associate with humble people, not think themselves better. Conceit breaks unity and prevents serving others.
Tweet Text:
Romans 12:16 Believers should not be conceited. Conceit prevents harmony and causes people to look down on others. Conceit breaks unity and prevents serving others. #conceit #pride #arrogance #vanity #mywordofgod
Galatians 6:3
KJV:
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
NKJV:
For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
NIV:
If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves.
Interpretation:
Conceit causes people to think they are something when they are nothing. The verse shows that conceit is self-deception. Conceited people overestimate their own importance. The verse teaches that conceit leads to false self-assessment. We must be honest about who we are and avoid conceit.
Tweet Text:
Galatians 6:3 Conceit causes people to think they are something when they are nothing. Conceit is self-deception. We must be honest about who we are and avoid conceit. #conceit #pride #arrogance #vanity #mywordofgod