Bible Verses About "Pride vs. Confidence — What's the Difference"
Pride trusts self apart from God; godly confidence trusts God's promises and gifts. Pride is condemned; confidence in Christ is commended.
Pride trusts self apart from God; godly confidence trusts God's promises and gifts. Pride is condemned; confidence in Christ is commended.
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." — Proverbs 16:18 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Pride vs. Confidence — What's the Difference?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
"And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward: Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God."
Related Questions & Their Verses
Humility vs. Low Self-Esteem — What's the Biblical Difference?
Philippians 2:3 · Romans 12:3 · 1 Peter 5:6
How to Grow in Faith?
Romans 10:17 · James 1:2-4 · Mark 9:24
How to Trust God in Difficult Times?
Proverbs 3:5-6 · Isaiah 26:3 · Psalm 56:3
What Does the Bible Say About Love?
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 · 1 John 4:8 · John 15:13
How Do You Forgive Others According to the Bible?
Ephesians 4:32 · Matthew 6:14-15 · Colossians 3:13
What Does the Bible Say About Money?
1 Timothy 6:10 · Matthew 6:24 · Proverbs 3:9-10
Explore this question from another angle
Related Reading
Continue your study with related content from across our library:
Love vs. Lust — What's the Difference?
Daily Living
Humility vs. Low Self-Esteem — What's the Biblical Difference?
Daily Living
Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation — What's the Difference?
Daily Living
1 Corinthians 10:31 Commentary
In-depth study • Living for God's Glory
Practicing Generosity
Scriptures about giving, generosity, and the blessing of open-handed living.
Bible Verses About Confidence
10 curated KJV verses
Keep Going
Continue Exploring Scripture
You've found one resource — here are more ways to go deeper into God's Word.
Today's Verse
Start each day with a hand-picked KJV verse and reflection.
Verses by Topic
Find what the Bible says about love, anxiety, strength, and 500+ more topics.
Bible Miracles
Discover the signs and wonders of God recorded in Scripture.
Angels & Spiritual Warfare
Angels, demons, and the armor of God — what the KJV really teaches about the unseen battle.
Bible Genealogies & Family Trees
Visual KJV family trees — the line of Jesus, the sons of Noah, the twelve tribes, and more.
Women of the Bible
Eve, Sarah, Ruth, Esther, Mary — the matriarchs, prophetesses, queens, and disciples of Scripture.