Bible Cross References
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Esther 6:6-12
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So Haman came in, and the king said to him, "There is someone I wish very much to honor. What should I do for this man?" Haman thought to himself, "Now who could the king want to honor so much? Me, of course."
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So he answered the king, "Have royal robes brought for this man---robes that you yourself wear. Have a royal ornament put on your own horse.
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(SEE 6:7)
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Then have one of your highest noblemen dress the man in these robes and lead him, mounted on the horse, through the city square. Have the nobleman announce as they go: 'See how the king rewards someone he wishes to honor!' "
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Then the king said to Haman, "Hurry and get the robes and the horse, and provide these honors for Mordecai the Jew. Do everything for him that you have suggested. You will find him sitting at the entrance of the palace."
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So Haman got the robes and the horse, and he put the robes on Mordecai. Mordecai got on the horse, and Haman led him through the city square, announcing to the people as they went: "See how the king rewards a man he wishes to honor!"
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Mordecai then went back to the palace entrance while Haman hurried home, covering his face in embarrassment.
Proverbs 3:35
Wise people will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid people will only add to their own disgrace.
Proverbs 11:2
People who are proud will soon be disgraced. It is wiser to be modest.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.
Ezekiel 28:2-10
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"Mortal man," he said, "tell the ruler of Tyre what I, the Sovereign LORD, am saying to him: Puffed up with pride, you claim to be a god. You say that like a god you sit on a throne, surrounded by the seas. You may pretend to be a god, but, no, you are mortal, not divine.
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You think you are wiser than Danel, that no secret can be kept from you.
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Your wisdom and skill made you rich with treasures of gold and silver.
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You made clever business deals and kept on making profits. How proud you are of your wealth!
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"Now then, this is what I, the Sovereign LORD, am saying: Because you think you are as wise as a god,
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I will bring ruthless enemies to attack you. They will destroy all the beautiful things you have acquired by skill and wisdom.
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They will kill you and send you to a watery grave.
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When they come to kill you, will you still claim that you are a god? When you face your murderers, you will be mortal and not at all divine.
10
You will die like a dog at the hand of godless foreigners. I, the Sovereign LORD, have given the command."
Daniel 4:30-34
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he said, "Look how great Babylon is! I built it as my capital city to display my power and might, my glory and majesty."
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Before the words were out of his mouth, a voice spoke from heaven, "King Nebuchadnezzar, listen to what I say! Your royal power is now taken away from you.
32
You will be driven away from human society, live with wild animals, and eat grass like an ox for seven years. Then you will acknowledge that the Supreme God has power over human kingdoms and that he can give them to anyone he chooses."
33
The words came true immediately. Nebuchadnezzar was driven out of human society and ate grass like an ox. The dew fell on his body, and his hair grew as long as eagle feathers and his nails as long as bird claws.
34
"When the seven years had passed," said the king, "I looked up at the sky, and my sanity returned. I praised the Supreme God and gave honor and glory to the one who lives forever. "He will rule forever, and his kingdom will last for all time.