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Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: They shall assuredly not be unpunished.
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God Hates Hidden Pride
Commentators explain that this verse condemns not just outward arrogance but pride that is hidden "in heart." John Gill notes that God sees and detests this internal attitude, even if it's dissembled or concealed from others. This hidden pride, such as trusting in one's own righteousness, is specifically called an "abomination" to the Lord.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the marginal reference note.
19th Century
Anglican
Though hand join in hand. See Note on Proverbs 11:21.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Every one [that is] proud in heart [is] an abomination to the Lord Though he may dissemble his pride, and not discover it…
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Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not escape God's judgments.
