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The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

Proverbs 21:24 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૧:૨૪
જે માણસ ઘમંડી છે; તેનું નામ “તિરસ્કાર” કરનાર છે, તે અભિમાનથી મદોન્મત્તપણે વર્તે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २१:२४
जो अभिमान से रोष में आकर काम करता है, उसका नाम अभिमानी, और अहंकारी ठट्ठा करनेवाला पड़ता है।

In context

22A wise man scales the city of the mighty, and brings down the strength of its confidence.

23Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.

24The proud and arrogant man—“Scoffer” is his name— he works in the arrogance of pride.

25The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.

26There are those who covet greedily all day long; but the righteous give and don’t withhold.

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