Proverbs 21:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 21:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 21:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. in proud...: Heb. in the wrath of pride" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 21:24 — KJV
“Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath. in proud...: Heb. in the wrath of pride”
— Proverbs 21:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 21:24 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 21:24
“Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. pride: Heb. lifting up”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:24: wrath, heb, pride
“If God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him. proud...: Heb. helpers of pride, or, strength”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:24: proud, heb, pride
“He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. the proud: Heb. pride”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:24: proud, heb, pride
“And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? thy...: Heb. the pride of thy waves”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:24: proud, heb, pride
“We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud: even of his haughtiness, and his pride, and his wrath: but his lies shall not be so.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 21:24: proud, wrath, pride
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