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
Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars …
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on …
The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is …
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.
For he knoweth vain men: he seeth wickedness also; will he not then consider it?
To the end that none of all the trees by the waters exalt themselves for their height, neither shoot up …
Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I …
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.