Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 16:5 (KJV)

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
— Proverbs 16:5 (KJV)

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Illustration of Proverbs 16:5 (KJV) — Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.

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Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.