What does Proverbs 21:24 mean?

Proverbs 21:24 highlights themes such as pride, humility, wisdom when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 21:24 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

22A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

23Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

24Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

25The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

26He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

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James 4:6
James explains that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, echoing the theme of pride in Proverbs.