2 Kings 14:10 “You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory…”

2 Kings 14:10

You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

World English Bible

You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you fall, even you, and Judah with you?”

American Standard Version

Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart hath lifted thee up: glory thereof, and abide at home; for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

Geneva Bible 1599

Because thou hast smitten Edom, thine heart hath made thee proud: bragge of glory, and tary at home. why doest thou prouoke to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, and Iudah with thee?

Darby Translation

Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart has lifted thee up: boast thyself, and abide at home; for why shouldest thou contend with misfortune, that thou shouldest fall, thou, and Judah with thee?

Young's Literal Translation

Thou hast certainly smitten Edom, and thy heart hath lifted thee up; be honoured, and abide in thy house; and why dost thou stir thyself up in evil, that thou hast fallen, thou, and Judah with thee?'

Bible in Basic English

It is true that you have overcome Edom and your heart is uplifted; let that glory be enough for you, and keep in your country; why do you make causes of trouble, putting yourself, and Judah with you, in danger of downfall?

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Cross references

“thine heart”

Deuteronomy 8:14 2 Chronicles 26:16 2 Chronicles 32:25 Proverbs 16:18 Ezekiel 38:2 Ezekiel 38:5

Deuteronomy 8:14 · BSB

then your heart will become proud, and you will forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.

2 Chronicles 26:16 · BSB

But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.

2 Chronicles 32:25 · BSB

But because his heart was proud, Hezekiah did not repay the favor shown to him. Therefore wrath came upon him and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

Proverbs 16:18 · BSB

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Ezekiel 38:2 · BSB

“Son of man, set your face against Gog of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him

Ezekiel 38:5 · BSB

Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets,

“glory of this”

Exodus 8:9 James 1:9 Jeremiah 9:23 Jeremiah 9:24

Exodus 8:9 · BSB

Moses said to Pharaoh, “You may have the honor over me. When shall I pray for you and your officials and your people that the frogs (except for those in the Nile) may be taken away from you and your houses?”

James 1:9 · BSB

The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.

Jeremiah 9:23 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches.

Jeremiah 9:24 · BSB

But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth— for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

“why shouldest”

Proverbs 3:30 Proverbs 15:18 Proverbs 20:3 2 Chronicles 35:21 Proverbs 17:14 Proverbs 25:8

Proverbs 3:30 · BSB

Do not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.

Proverbs 15:18 · BSB

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Proverbs 20:3 · BSB

It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.

2 Chronicles 35:21 · BSB

But Neco sent messengers to him, saying, “What is the issue between you and me, O king of Judah? I have not come against you today, but I am fighting another dynasty, and God has told me to hurry. So stop opposing God, w…

Proverbs 17:14 · BSB

To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

Proverbs 25:8 · BSB

do not bring hastily to court. Otherwise, what will you do in the end when your neighbor puts you to shame?

Also

2 Kings 14:7

2 Kings 14:7 · BSB

Amaziah struck down 10,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt. He took Sela in battle and called it Joktheel, which is its name to this very day.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9But Jehoash king of Israel replied to Amaziah king of Judah: “A thistle in Lebanon sent a message to a cedar in Lebanon, saying, ‘Give your daughter to my son in marriage.’ Then a wild beast in Lebanon came along and trampled the thistle.

11But Amaziah would not listen, so Jehoash king of Israel advanced. He and King Amaziah of Judah faced each other at Beth-shemesh in Judah.

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