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Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD detests the proud; they will surely be punished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Every one <i>that is</i> proud in heart <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD: <i>though</i> hand <i>join</i> in hand, he shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Everyone proud in heart <i>is</i> an abomination to the LORD; <i>Though they join</i> forces, none will go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Be assured, he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud <i>and</i> arrogant in heart is disgusting <i>and</i> exceedingly offensive to the LORD; Be assured he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured, he will not go unpunished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD doesn't like anyone who is conceited--you can be sure they will be punished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the LORD. Certainly, [such a person]will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD detests those who are proud; truly they will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: they shall certainly not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh; they shall certainly not be unpunished. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Every proud one of heart [is] an abomination to YHWH, "" Hand to hand—he is not acquitted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> An abomination to Jehovah is every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Every one lifted up of heart an abomination to Jehovah: and hand to hand, shall not be unpunished.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />All the arrogant are an abomination to the Lord. Even if hand will be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice. And this is more acceptable with God than to immolate sacrifices.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Every proud heart is an abomination to the LORD; be assured that none will go unpunished. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />All those who are arrogant are an abomination to the LORD; be assured, they will not go unpunished.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Every one who is proud in his heart is an abomination to the LORD; and he who stretches out his hand against his neighbor shall not be pardoned because of this evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Everyone that is exalted in his heart is defiled before LORD JEHOVAH, and he that stretches his hand against his neighbor will not be spared from evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; My hand upon it! he shall not be unpunished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Every one that is proud in heart is unclean before God, and he that unjustly strikes hands with hand shall not be held guiltless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/16-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=3075" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/16.htm">The Reply of the Tongue is from the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>The LORD has made everything for His purpose—even the wicked for the day of disaster. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">Everyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/1364.htm" title="1364: gə·ḇah- (Adj-msc) -- High, exalted. Or gabowahh; from gabahh; elevated, powerful, arrogant.">who is proud</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ (N-fsc) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">is detestable</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yāḏ (N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">be assured that</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: lə·yāḏ (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)"></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">he will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5352.htm" title="5352: yin·nā·qeh (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be empty or clean. A primitive root; to be clean; by implication to be bare, i.e. Extirpated.">go unpunished.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-12.htm">Isaiah 2:12</a></span><br />For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a></span><br />For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/15-23.htm">1 Samuel 15:23</a></span><br />For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalm 101:5</a></span><br />Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Isaiah 13:11</a></span><br />I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Romans 12:16</a></span><br />Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-17</a></span><br />There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/50-31.htm">Jeremiah 50:31</a></span><br />“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/4-37.htm">Daniel 4:37</a></span><br />Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">Obadiah 1:3-4</a></span><br />The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></span><br />To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12</a></span><br />So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.</p><p class="hdg">that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16,17</a></b></br> These six <i>things</i> doth the LORD hate: yea, seven <i>are</i> an abomination unto him: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12</a></b></br> Look on every one <i>that is</i> proud, <i>and</i> bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.</p><p class="hdg">though</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a></b></br> <i>Though</i> hand <i>join</i> in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.</p><p class="hdg">unpunished</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-7.htm">Exodus 20:7</a></b></br> Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/3-11.htm">Isaiah 3:11</a></b></br> Woe unto the wicked! <i>it shall be</i> ill <i>with him</i>: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8,9</a></b></br> But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-16.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Free</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-13.htm">Held</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Join</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-10.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Unpunished</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Acquitted</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-7.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-8.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-14.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-12.htm">Disgusting</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Free</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-16.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Held</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-20.htm">Join</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-19.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-22.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-29.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-5.htm">Unpunished</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/16-1.htm">The Plans of the heart</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Everyone who is proud in heart</b><br>Pride is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with rebellion against God. In biblical context, pride is not merely an inflated sense of self-worth but a deep-seated attitude that places oneself above others and, ultimately, above God. The heart, in Hebrew thought, represents the center of one's being, including mind, will, and emotions. This phrase warns against an internal disposition that exalts oneself. The story of Lucifer's fall (<a href="/isaiah/14-12.htm">Isaiah 14:12-15</a>) and the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a>) are classic examples of pride leading to downfall.<p><b>is detestable to the LORD;</b><br>The term "detestable" indicates something that is abominable or loathsome to God. This strong language underscores the severity with which God views pride. Throughout Scripture, God consistently opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>, <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a>). The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on humility and submission to God's will, contrasting sharply with the prideful attitudes of surrounding nations.<p><b>be assured that he will not go unpunished.</b><br>This phrase serves as a warning of inevitable divine justice. The certainty of punishment for the proud is a theme echoed throughout the Bible, emphasizing God's commitment to righteousness and justice. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> states, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall," reinforcing the idea that pride leads to downfall. The historical context of Israel's repeated cycles of pride, sin, and subsequent punishment by God serves as a backdrop for this warning. The ultimate fulfillment of divine justice is seen in the final judgment, where all will be held accountable before God (<a href="/revelation/20-11.htm">Revelation 20:11-15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The sovereign God of Israel, who is holy and just, and who detests pride.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_proud_in_heart.htm">The Proud in Heart</a></b><br>Individuals who exhibit arrogance and self-exaltation, setting themselves against God's will.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Proverbs, known for his wisdom and understanding of God's laws.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and religious context in which these proverbs were written, emphasizing a covenant relationship with God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_punishment.htm">The Punishment</a></b><br>The divine consequence that awaits those who harbor pride, as a reflection of God's justice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_pride.htm">The Nature of Pride</a></b><br>Pride is not merely an external action but a condition of the heart that sets itself against God. It is a fundamental sin that leads to other transgressions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_view_of_pride.htm">God's View of Pride</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "detestable" (to'evah) indicates something that is an abomination to God. This strong language underscores the seriousness with which God views pride.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_judgment.htm">The Certainty of Judgment</a></b><br>The phrase "be assured" emphasizes the inevitability of divine punishment for the proud. God's justice is certain and unavoidable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_humility.htm">The Call to Humility</a></b><br>Believers are called to examine their hearts and root out pride, seeking humility and submission to God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_community.htm">Living in Community</a></b><br>Pride disrupts relationships and community. Christians are encouraged to foster humility and unity within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_right_path_lead_to_death.htm">What does 'God Resists the Proud' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_in_the_old_testament_canon.htm">What does 'God opposes the proud' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'god_opposes_the_proud'_mean.htm">What does "God opposes the proud" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_make_ethical_decisions.htm">How can we make ethical decisions effectively?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Though hand join in hand.--</span>See Note on <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm" title="Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.">Proverbs 11:21</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - (For the first member, see <a href="/proverbs/6-17.htm">Proverbs 6:17</a>; <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a>.) Says the maxim - <p><span class="greek">Ἀλαζονείας οὔ τις ἐκφεύγει δίκην</span> <p><span class="accented">"Pride hath its certain punishment."</span> We read in the Talmud, "Of every proud man God says, He and I cannot live in the world together." A mediaeval jingle runs - <p><span class="foreign">"Hoc retine verbum, frangit Deus omne superbum."</span> Septuagint, "Impure in the sight of God is every high-hearted man (<span class="greek">ὑψηλοκάρδιος</span>)." The second member is found in <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Proverbs 11:21</a>, and must be taken as a form of adjuration. Septuagint, "Putting hands on hand unjustly, he shall not be innocent;" <span class="accented">i.e.</span> one who acts violently and unjustly shall be held guilty - which seems a trite truism. Many commentators interpret the clause as if it meant that the cooperation and combination of sinners in evil practices will not save them from retribution. But hand clasping hand in token of completing a bargain or alliance is scarcely an early Oriental custom. There is an analogous saying in Greek which implies mutual assistance - . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/16-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Everyone</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[who is] proud</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּבַהּ־</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇah-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1362.htm">Strong's 1362: </a> </span><span class="str2">High, proud </span><br /><br /><span class="word">in heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is detestable</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD;</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be assured that</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(yāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he will not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">go unpunished.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִנָּקֶֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yin·nā·qeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5352.htm">Strong's 5352: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, clean, to be bare, extirpated</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart (Prov. 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