Ezekiel 31:10
Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Because thou hast lifted up thyself in height, and he hath shot up his top among the thick boughs, and his heart is lifted up in his height;
Context
This verse from Ezekiel Chapter 31 connects to 10 cross-references. Oracle to Pharaoh comparing Egypt to a great cedar in Lebanon: it grew tall above all the trees, its shade protecting the birds and animals. But God delivered it to the mighty one of the nations for destruction because of …
Other Translations
Therefore thus said the Lord Jehovah: Because thou art exalted in stature, and he hath set his top among the thick boughs, and his heart is lifted up in his height;
Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Because that thou hast been high in stature, And he yieldeth his foliage between thickets, And high is his heart in his haughtiness,
For this cause the Lord has said: Because he is tall, and has put his top among the clouds, and his heart is full of pride because he is so high,
Cross References
Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; …
But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there …
For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on …
For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars …
Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I …