What does Proverbs 21:4 mean?

Proverbs 21:4 highlights themes such as pride, sin, humility when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 21:4 today?

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

An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

2Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

3To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

4An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.

5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.

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Proverbs 16:5
Both verses warn against pride and its consequences.
James 4:6
James states that God resists the proud, echoing the message of Proverbs.
1 Peter 5:5
Peter encourages humility, reinforcing the idea that pride leads to sin.