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Daniel 5:20 · KJV

"But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:"

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Passage Context

18O thou king, the most high God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father a kingdom, and majesty, and glory, and honour:
19And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.
20But when his heart was lifted up, and his mind hardened in pride, he was deposed from his kingly throne, and they took his glory from him:
21And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, and his dwelling was with the wild asses: they fed him with grass like oxen, and his body was wet with the dew of heaven; till he knew that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men, and that he appointeth over it whomsoever he will.
22And thou his son, O Belshazzar, hast not humbled thine heart, though thou knewest all this;

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you guard against pride in your life?

2

What does it mean to you to be humbled?

3

When have you seen pride lead to a downfall?

Life Application

pride

Recognize the dangers of pride and seek humility in your achievements.

leadership

A good leader is one who remains humble and acknowledges their dependence on God.

People in This Verse

NebuchadnezzarOT

King of Babylon who led the siege against Jerusalem and was known for his military conquests.

First appearance: 2 Kings 24:1

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