Proverbs 21:24
Proverbs 21:24 in Multiple Translations
Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.
The man of pride, lifted up in soul, is named high-hearted; he is acting in an outburst of pride.
A proud, conceited, mocker—that's the name of those who act with insolent arrogance.
Proude, hautie and scornefull is his name that worketh in his arrogancie wrath.
Proud, haughty, scorner [is] his name, Who is working in the wrath of pride.
The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
The proud and the arrogant is called ignorant, who in anger worketh pride.
Those who make fun of everything that is good are proud and conceited [DOU]; they always act in an inconsiderate way toward others.
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 21:24
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Proverbs 21:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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זֵ֣ד
יָ֭הִיר
לֵ֣ץ
שְׁמ֑/וֹ
ע֝וֹשֶׂ֗ה
בְּ/עֶבְרַ֥ת
זָדֽוֹן
זֵ֣ד
zêd
H2086
arrogant
Adj
יָ֭הִיר
yâhîyr
H3093
proud
Adj
לֵ֣ץ
lûwts
H3887
to mock
Adj
שְׁמ֑/וֹ
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
ע֝וֹשֶׂ֗ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal
בְּ/עֶבְרַ֥ת
ʻebrâh
H5678
fury
Prep | N-fs
זָדֽוֹן
zâdôwn
H2087
arrogance
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 21:24
זֵ֣ד
zêd
H2086
"arrogant"
Adj
This word describes someone who is arrogant or proud, like the presumptuous ones in the Bible. It is used to describe those who defy God's laws. The KJV translates it as presumptuous or proud.
Definition: 1) arrogant, proud, insolent, presumptuous 1a) the arrogant ones (as n coll pl) 1b) presumptuous (as adj)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: presumptuous, proud. See also: Psalms 19:14; Psalms 119:85; Psalms 86:14.
יָ֭הִיר
yâhîyr
H3093
"proud"
Adj
The Hebrew word for being proud or arrogant, used to describe someone who is haughty. It appears in the Bible to warn against pride. In Proverbs, it advises against arrogance.
Definition: proud, arrogant, haughty
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: haughty, proud. See also: Proverbs 21:24; Habakkuk 2:5.
לֵ֣ץ
lûwts
H3887
"to mock"
Adj
This word means to mock or scorn someone, often by making fun of them or talking down to them. It can also refer to interpreting languages or acting as an ambassador. In some cases, it describes a person who is arrogant or boastful.
Definition: 1) to scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to boast 1a2) to scorn 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to mock, deride 1b2) to interpret (language) 1b2a) interpreter (participle) 1b2b) ambassador (fig.) 1c) (Hithpalpel) to be inflated, scoff, act as a scorner, show oneself a mocker Also means: la.tsats (לָצַץ "to scorn" H3945)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker, scorn(-er, -ful), teacher. See also: Genesis 42:23; Proverbs 14:9; Psalms 1:1.
שְׁמ֑/וֹ
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
ע֝וֹשֶׂ֗ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
בְּ/עֶבְרַ֥ת
ʻebrâh
H5678
"fury"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means an outburst of passion, such as anger, rage, or wrath, often describing God's response to sin. It's used to convey intense emotions in the Bible.
Definition: 1) outpouring, overflow, excess, fury, wrath, arrogance 1a) overflow, excess, outburst 1b) arrogance 1c) overflowing rage or fury
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: anger, rage, wrath. See also: Genesis 49:7; Isaiah 14:6; Psalms 7:7.
זָדֽוֹן
zâdôwn
H2087
"arrogance"
N-ms
This word means arrogance or pride, describing an attitude of insolence. It is used to describe those who act with pride, like the proud man in the Bible. The KJV translates it as presumptuously or pride.
Definition: pride, insolence, presumptuousness, arrogance
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: presumptuously, pride, proud (man). See also: Deuteronomy 17:12; Proverbs 21:24; Proverbs 11:2.
Study Notes — Proverbs 21:24
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- Context
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- Proverbs 21:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 21:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 21:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 21:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 21:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 21:24
- Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 21:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 21:24
- Sermons on Proverbs 21:24
Context — The King’s Heart
22A wise man scales the city of the mighty and pulls down the stronghold in which they trust.
23He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.
24Mocker is the name of the proud and arrogant man— of him who acts with excessive pride.
25The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. 26All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint.Cross References
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| 1 | Psalms 1:1 | Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. |
| 2 | Proverbs 18:12 | Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor. |
| 3 | Proverbs 1:22 | “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge? |
| 4 | Ecclesiastes 7:8–9 | The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one. Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. |
| 5 | Proverbs 19:29 | Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools. |
| 6 | Matthew 2:16 | When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. |
| 7 | Esther 3:5–6 | When Haman saw that Mordecai would not bow down or pay him homage, he was filled with rage. And when he learned the identity of Mordecai’s people, he scorned the notion of laying hands on Mordecai alone. Instead, he sought to destroy all of Mordecai’s people, the Jews, throughout the kingdom of Xerxes. |
| 8 | Proverbs 6:17 | haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, |
| 9 | Jeremiah 48:29 | We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his proud arrogance and haughtiness of heart. |
| 10 | Proverbs 16:18 | Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. |
Proverbs 21:24 Summary
[This verse is telling us that when we act with excessive pride, we are being arrogant and proud, which is not pleasing to God. As it says in Proverbs 16:18, pride goes before destruction, and in 1 Corinthians 10:12, we are warned to be careful not to fall into pride. We should strive to be humble, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:4, and as demonstrated by Jesus in Philippians 2:5-8. By being humble, we can cultivate wisdom and have better relationships with others.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a proud and arrogant man?
According to Proverbs 21:24, a proud and arrogant man is one who acts with excessive pride, which is also condemned in Proverbs 16:18, where it says that pride goes before destruction.
Is it wrong to have confidence in oneself?
No, having confidence is not wrong, but when it turns into arrogance and pride, it becomes a problem, as seen in Proverbs 21:24, and as warned against in 1 Corinthians 10:12, where we are told to be careful not to fall into pride.
How can I recognize if I am acting with excessive pride?
You can recognize excessive pride in your life by examining your actions and attitudes, and seeing if you are acting in humility, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:4, and as demonstrated by Jesus in Philippians 2:5-8, who humbled Himself and became obedient to death on the cross.
What is the consequence of acting with excessive pride?
The consequence of acting with excessive pride is that it can lead to destruction, as warned in Proverbs 16:18, and it can also lead to a lack of wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 11:2, where it says that with humility comes wisdom.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I act with excessive pride in my daily life, and how can I change those actions to be more humble?
- How can I balance confidence with humility, and not let my confidence turn into arrogance?
- What are some scriptures that I can meditate on to help me cultivate humility, such as Proverbs 22:4 and Philippians 2:5-8?
- In what ways can I demonstrate humility in my relationships with others, such as listening to them and valuing their opinions?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 21:24
Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name,.... He shall be called a proud fool, a haughty fellow, a scornful blockhead; he shall get himself an ill name, and be treated with contempt; who dealeth in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 21:24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 21:24
Proud and haughty scorner is his name; instead of that respect and glory which he seeks by such courses, he shall be branded with the title and imputation of an arrogant and scornful person, which is most contemptible and hateful to mankind. Who dealeth in proud wrath; who in the conduct of his affairs and dealings in the world is not governed by reason and justice, but by his own pride and passions.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 21:24
Proverbs 21:24 Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.Ver. 24. Proud and haughty scorner is his name.] An ill name he gets him, and lies under the common reproach of a proud peevish person. He seeks renown by his rage and revenge, as Lamech that vaunted of his valour this way to his wives; Alexander Pheraeus, who consecrated the javelin wherewith he had slain Polyphron; Caelius, the lawyer, who gloried to be held the most froward and frample (brawler) Roman alive, &c. But God loadeth such a man with disgrace, as here, and gives him his due character. Men also will hate him and despise him for a "son of Belial," as Nabal’ s servants said of him; for a mad frantic fellow, being once enraged, cares not what he says, as Jonas, what he doth, as Saul, who dealing in proud wrath, was so kindled by the devil, that he could not be quenched till he fell into the unquenchable lake. Besides the infamy that will never be washed off, the brand of reproach, like that of Dathan and Abiram, who rose up in proud wrath against Moses and Aaron, and are therefore worthily stigmatised with a "this is that Dathan," like that other, "this is that King Ahaz," and as we commonly say of such a one, that he is a proud fool.
Ellicott's Commentary on Proverbs 21:24
(24) Proud and haughty scorner is his name.—See above on Proverbs 1:22.
Cambridge Bible on Proverbs 21:24
24. Proud and haughty scorner] Rather with R.V., A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name; i.e. the name which aptly describes his character. θρασὺςκαὶαὐθάδηςκαὶἀλαζὼνλοιμὸςκαλεῖται, LXX. who dealeth &c.] Rather, He worketh in the arrogance of pride, R.V. The Heb. word here rendered arrogance is rendered over-flowings, Job 40:11, R.V., so that we might translate in unbridled pride.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 21:24
24. Scorner… proud wrath — He that acts with overflowing arrogance might be called a scoffer, an inflated and proud man.
Sermons on Proverbs 21:24
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From the Death of Alexander and Aristobulus to the Banishment of Archelaus by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the tumultuous final days of King Herod, who, afflicted with a severe and painful illness as a divine judgment for his sins, becomes increasingly tyrannic |
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Healing - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using the gift that God has given us. He shares his personal experience of receiving more of God's gifts by choosing to use |
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(Dangers in the Way Series): Resisting the Worlds Propoganda by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking circumspectly as Christians, being watchful and cautious to avoid falling into the traps set by the devil. He spec |
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How to Prosper in Hard Times by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being convicted by the Holy Ghost and acknowledging one's sins before God. He encourages the congregation to rejoice in th |
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The Word of God by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker introduces Brother Keith Daniels, a faithful minister of the gospel from South Africa, who has been brought to minister to the young people in attendanc |
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Cain and Abel (The First Murder) - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a 10-day period of fasting and prayer where they were seeking a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. They acknowledge that God did not act in t |
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Modern Spirituality and Your Mind by Voddie Baucham | In this sermon, the speaker challenges Christians to become involved in world evangelism and justifies why they are not serving the Lord overseas. The speaker emphasizes the import |