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NASB | Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks within himself, so he is. He says to you, "Eat and drink!" But his heart is not with you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior--one who manipulates]. He says to you, "Eat and drink," Yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost]. |
Bible Question (short): why not? How does it not fit in? |
Question (full): why not? Pride has to do with having something to be proud of. If we have all fallen short, not measured up, what is there to be proud of? If our best works are like filthy rags, what is there to be proud of? Besides the fact that pride is wrong, of course... |