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proud

Meaning of “proud”

Having an unduly high opinion of oneself; haughty or self-exalting.

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48 occurrences47 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Job 9:13

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Psalms 12:3
The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
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1611 witness · Psalms 12:3 · retained source text

The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things.

1611 marginal noteHebr. great things.

Psalms 40:4
Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
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1611 witness · Psalms 40:4 · retained source text

Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his truste: and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turne aside to lies.

Psalms 86:14
O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
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1611 witness · Psalms 86:14 · retained source text

O God, the proud are risen against mee, and the assemblies of violent men haue sought after my soule: and haue not set thee before them.

1611 marginal noteHebr. terrible.

Psalms 101:5
Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
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1611 witness · Psalms 101:5 · retained source text

Whoso priuily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high looke, and a proud heart, will not I suffer.

Psalms 119:51
The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy law.
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1611 witness · Psalms 119:51 · retained source text

The proud haue had mee greatly in derision: yet haue I not declined from thy Law.

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